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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,015

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $10,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatLegacy
TrimVR63.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $24,995
Base Invoice $33,597 $23,440
Body kit 1,650  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
AWD 1,950  
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,300
Body kit 1,390  
Navigation system 1,589 1,668
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
AWD 1,959  
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,106
Options (change) 5,625 6,295
Options (change) 5,137 5,603
Destination 690 725
Total Price $42,365 $32,015
Total Invoice $39,424 $29,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,790
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatLegacy
TrimVR63.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$42,365$32,015
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,360$32,015
Total Invoice$39,424$29,768
Adjustments for Features-1,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,558$29,768

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatLegacy
TrimVR63.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,980$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8660

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in108.3 in
Length188.2 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252577%
Total Not Requested77523%

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