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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: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimKomfortThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $27,727 $20,140 $21,625
Navigation system 1,990    
Alloy wheels   390  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 1,758    
Alloy wheels   348  
Sunroof   757 757
Options (change) 1,990 1,240 850
Options (change) 1,758 1,105 757
Destination 700 760 760
Total Price $32,380 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $30,185 $22,005 $23,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,122
Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimKomfortThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$32,380$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-1,1350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$30,185$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-1,0580-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,127$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$811

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200920122012
ModelPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimKomfortThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,030$2,895$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0580-326

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092012
ModelPassatPrius c
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in100.4 in
Length188.0 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height59.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.2,500 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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