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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: $33,255

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,702

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $9,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatLegacy
TrimVR63.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $25,095
Base Invoice $33,597 $23,533
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479 393
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
AWD 1,950  
Limited Package   3,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Bodyside moldings   251
Sunroof   995
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310 295
Navigation system 1,589 1,668
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
AWD 1,959  
Limited Package   3,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Bodyside moldings   163
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 6,104 7,410
Options (change) 5,447 6,419
Destination 690 750
Total Price $42,844 $33,255
Total Invoice $39,734 $30,702

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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: $8,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,636
Model Year20082012
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$42,844$33,255
Adjustments for Features-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,339$33,255
Total Invoice$39,734$30,702
Adjustments for Features-1,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,338$30,702

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,530$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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 Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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