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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: $6,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,702

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $7,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelPassatLegacy
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $25,095
Base Invoice $35,325 $23,533
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375 393
Limited Package   3,500
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Bodyside moldings   251
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300 295
Limited Package   3,288
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Bodyside moldings   163
Options (change) 2,275 7,410
Options (change) 2,000 6,419
Destination 820 750
Total Price $39,930 $33,255
Total Invoice $38,145 $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: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,775
Model Year20162012
ModelPassatLegacy
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$39,930$33,255
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,090$33,255
Total Invoice$38,145$30,702
Adjustments for Features-3,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,477$30,702

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatLegacy
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in186.4 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

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