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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,058

Toyota Prius c L   
Difference: $9,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimLuxVR6LLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $21,530 $22,955
iPod integration 199 199    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349 349
Floor mats     224 224
iPod integration 176 176    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274 274
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 199 199 573 573
Options (change) 176 176 413 413
Destination 690 690 955 955
Total Price $32,189 $40,089 $23,058 $24,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius c LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,225
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimLuxVR6LLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4280hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$32,189$40,089$23,058$24,483
Adjustments for Features-3,765-6,1700-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,424$33,919$23,058$24,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2008200820192019
ModelPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimLuxVR6LLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,075$10,480$4,310$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$6,170$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,519-5,7770-24

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082019
ModelPassatPrius c
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in100.4 in
Length188.0 in162.4 in
Width71.7 in68.6 in
Height59.7 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c L

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c LE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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