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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: $24,213

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $5,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,333

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $6,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorollaCorolla
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $19,135 $19,365
Base Invoice $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $17,717 $17,930
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,400              
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 95 49 49
Floor mats 125 125         225 225
Cargo mat 110 110 125 125 125 125    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375    
Navigation system   1,600            
Premium Package             3,760 3,760
Bodyside moldings             209 209
Plus Package               2,300
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,301              
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 69 32 32
Floor mats 99 99         140 140
Cargo mat 86 86 99 99 99 99    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300    
Navigation system   1,535            
Premium Package             3,484 3,482
Bodyside moldings             125 125
Plus Package               2,130
Options (change) 3,105 2,305 595 595 595 595 4,243 6,543
Options (change) 2,855 2,089 468 468 468 468 3,781 5,909
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 835 835
Total Price $29,870 $32,070 $29,760 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $24,213 $26,743
Total Invoice $28,554 $30,665 $28,468 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $22,333 $24,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,556
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorollaCorolla
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6T6S6S6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,870$32,070$29,760$31,260$33,560$34,315$24,213$26,743
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,390-3,465-3,465-3,565-1,405-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,870$30,945$28,370$27,795$30,095$30,750$22,808$25,938
Cost Above Minimum$2,075$3,150$575$0$2,300$2,955$0$3,130
Total Invoice$28,554$30,665$28,468$29,908$32,114$32,838$22,333$24,674
Adjustments for Features0-1,076-1,330-3,315-3,316-3,412-1,296-743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,554$29,589$27,138$26,593$28,798$29,426$21,037$23,931
Cost Above Minimum$1,961$2,996$545$0$2,205$2,833$0$2,894

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorollaCorolla
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75
Rearview camera      $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger      $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750$750
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  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$1,590$2,715$2,980$5,055$5,055$5,155$2,995$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,390$3,465$3,465$3,565$1,405$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076-1,330-3,315-3,316-3,412-1,296-743

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.6 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested172579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested300085%
Total Not Requested52515%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested257586%
Total Not Requested42514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested302585%
Total Not Requested52515%

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