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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: $4,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,545

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $4,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorolla
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $22,680
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $21,000
Floor mats 235 235       129
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,825          
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 100 49
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375  
Entune Audio with Navigation           525
Cargo mat           94
Bodyside moldings           209
Floor mats 185 185       80
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,749          
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 80 35
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300  
Entune Audio with Navigation           364
Cargo mat           56
Bodyside moldings           125
Options (change) 2,535 710 475 475 475 1,006
Options (change) 2,314 565 380 380 380 660
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 885
Total Price $29,635 $28,625 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290 $24,571
Total Invoice $28,337 $27,370 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719 $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: $6,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,296
Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorolla
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6132hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,635$28,625$33,085$35,220$37,290$24,571
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-5,500-5,500-5,600-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$28,625$27,585$29,720$31,690$20,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805$0
Total Invoice$28,337$27,370$31,686$33,734$35,719$22,545
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-5,267-5,268-5,364-4,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,707$27,370$26,419$28,466$30,355$18,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,663$712$2,759$4,648$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatCorolla
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual   $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$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75$75
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support     $0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $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 
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,055$2,305$7,805$7,805$7,905$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$5,500$5,500$5,600$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6300-5,267-5,268-5,364-4,134

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,173 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

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