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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,710

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,508

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius Prime
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $33,100
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $31,776
Floor mats 235 235       224
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 375 375 299
Bodyside moldings           209
Floor mats 185 185       139
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 300 300 225
Bodyside moldings           125
Options (change) 610 610 375 375 375 732
Options (change) 485 485 300 300 300 489
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,500
Total Price $27,710 $28,525 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $30,217
Total Invoice $26,508 $27,290 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $28,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius Prime
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V695hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$27,710$28,525$32,985$35,120$37,190$30,217
Adjustments for Features-9500-5,500-5,500-5,600-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,760$28,525$27,485$29,620$31,590$23,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$725$2,860$4,830$0
Total Invoice$26,508$27,290$31,606$33,654$35,639$28,650
Adjustments for Features-9090-5,270-5,270-5,366-6,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,599$27,290$26,336$28,384$30,273$22,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,691$737$2,785$4,674$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius Prime
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control     $25
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system     $500
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
Backup collision intervention     $150
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat$40$40   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100 
Second-row low console     $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$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger     $0
9 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Larger infotainment display     $0
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights     $1000
Predictive driving advice     $0
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$2,755$1,805$7,305$7,305$7,405$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$5,500$5,500$5,600$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-9090-5,270-5,270-5,366-6,457

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatPrius Prime
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.9 in
Width72.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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