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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: $8,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,545

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $9,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCorolla
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $22,680
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $21,000
Floor mats 235     129
Lighting Package 1,095      
Cargo net 100 100 100 49
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Entune Audio with Navigation       525
Cargo mat       94
Bodyside moldings       209
Floor mats 185     80
Lighting Package 942      
Cargo net 80 80 80 35
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Entune Audio with Navigation       364
Cargo mat       56
Bodyside moldings       125
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 1,006
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 660
Destination 820 820 820 885
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $24,571
Total Invoice $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $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: $5,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,957
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCorolla
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,120$35,565$38,130$24,571
Adjustments for Features-3,220-4,330-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,900$31,235$33,700$24,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0
Total Invoice$31,572$34,065$36,525$22,545
Adjustments for Features-3,070-4,147-4,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,502$29,918$32,281$22,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,416$3,779$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelPassatPassatPassatCorolla
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,015$7,115$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$4,330$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,070-4,147-4,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,231 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 SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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