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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,211

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,108

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $6,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $14,131 $13,981
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 49 49
Cargo mat 110 110 110 125 125 125 125 59 59
Floor mats 125 125 125         88 88
Sunroof 800 800              
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375    
Audio Value Package               200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package               1,400 1,400
Stability control               650 650
4-speed automatic               800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)               300 300
Alloy wheels               390  
Extra Value Package 1                 900
CD changer, in-dash                 200
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 34 34
Cargo mat 86 86 86 99 99 99 99 36 36
Floor mats 99 99 99         55 55
Sunroof 767 767              
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300    
Audio Value Package               180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package               1,159 1,159
Stability control               559 559
4-speed automatic               724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)               258 258
Alloy wheels               312  
Extra Value Package 1                 810
CD changer, in-dash                 150
Options (change) 1,505 1,505 705 595 595 595 595 3,936 4,446
Options (change) 1,321 1,321 554 468 468 468 468 3,317 3,785
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 660 660
Total Price $26,000 $28,270 $30,470 $29,760 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $20,211 $20,556
Total Invoice $24,843 $27,020 $29,130 $28,468 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $18,108 $18,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,822
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$26,000$28,270$30,470$29,760$31,260$33,560$34,315$20,211$20,556
Adjustments for Features-2,045-2,195-3,495-4,210-6,285-6,285-6,3850-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,955$26,075$26,975$25,550$24,975$27,275$27,930$20,211$20,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$3,020$1,595$1,020$3,320$3,975$55$0
Total Invoice$24,843$27,020$29,130$28,468$29,908$32,114$32,838$18,108$18,426
Adjustments for Features-1,954-2,098-3,341-4,027-6,013-6,014-6,1100-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,889$24,922$25,789$24,441$23,895$26,100$26,728$18,108$18,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,033$2,900$1,552$1,006$3,211$3,839$41$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122012201220122012201220082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0        
6-speed manual $150       
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100    
4-speed automatic       $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250  
Remote start    $150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers        $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit        $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    $325$325
CD player   $125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50  
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver       $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100  
Total Value of Features$3,540$3,690$4,990$5,705$7,780$7,780$7,880$1,495$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$2,195$3,495$4,210$6,285$6,285$6,385$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,954-2,098-3,341-4,027-6,013-6,014-6,1100-359

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in66.9 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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