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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,504

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,362

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $26,295
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $24,840
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 72
All-weather floor mats 235 235 81
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,445
Bodyside moldings     290
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     161
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 46
All-weather floor mats 185 185 52
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,059
Bodyside moldings     188
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     104
Options (change) 710 710 4,294
Options (change) 565 565 3,607
Destination 850 850 915
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $31,504
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $29,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,844
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4280hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6S6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,210$36,210$31,504
Adjustments for Features0-150-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$36,060$31,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$29,362
Adjustments for Features0-144-438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,768$34,501$28,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCrosstrek
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,680$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-438

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatCrosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in104.9 in
Length191.6 in175.8 in
Width72.2 in71.0 in
Height58.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.955.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested100024%

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