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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: $30,452

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $1,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,877

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $1,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatPrius Prime
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $33,300
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $31,968
Bodyside moldings     209
Floor mats     224
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     139
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Options (change) 0 0 732
Options (change) 0 0 489
Destination 820 820 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $30,452
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $28,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatPrius Prime
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V695hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$31,815$34,815$30,452
Adjustments for Features-1,675-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$33,040$30,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$28,877
Adjustments for Features-1,608-1,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,936$31,717$28,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatPrius Prime
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Predictive driving advice  $0
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,465$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,608-1,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,231 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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