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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: $24,571

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $5,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,545

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $5,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorolla
TrimV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $22,680
Base Invoice $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $21,000
Navigation system 1,600          
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 49
Cargo mat 110 125 125 125 125 94
Floor mats 125         129
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375  
Entune Audio with Navigation           525
Bodyside moldings           209
Navigation system 1,535          
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 35
Cargo mat 86 99 99 99 99 56
Floor mats 99         80
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300  
Entune Audio with Navigation           364
Bodyside moldings           125
Options (change) 2,305 595 595 595 595 1,006
Options (change) 2,089 468 468 468 468 660
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 885
Total Price $32,070 $29,760 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $24,571
Total Invoice $30,665 $28,468 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $22,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,514
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorolla
TrimV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6132hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6S6S6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,070$29,760$31,260$33,560$34,315$24,571
Adjustments for Features0-265-2,340-2,340-2,440-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$29,495$28,920$31,220$31,875$21,966
Cost Above Minimum$3,150$575$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$30,665$28,468$29,908$32,114$32,838$22,545
Adjustments for Features0-253-2,239-2,239-2,335-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,665$28,215$27,669$29,875$30,503$20,155
Cost Above Minimum$2,996$546$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorolla
TrimV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera     $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Infotainment 
App support     $0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive $15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150 
LED headlights     $1000
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,030$5,105$5,105$5,205$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265$2,340$2,340$2,440$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-2,239-2,239-2,335-2,390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122017
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.2,821 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 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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