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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: $24,160

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,487

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $7,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimKomfortThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $21,785 $24,495
Base Invoice $27,727 $20,280 $22,802
Navigation system 1,990    
Alloy wheels   390  
Toyota Safety Sense   300  
Sunroof   850  
Navigation system 1,758    
Alloy wheels   348  
Toyota Safety Sense   267  
Sunroof   757  
Options (change) 1,990 1,540 0
Options (change) 1,758 1,372 0
Destination 700 835 835
Total Price $32,380 $24,160 $25,330
Total Invoice $30,185 $22,487 $23,637

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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: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,084
Model Year200920162016
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$24,160$25,330
Adjustments for Features0-415-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$23,745$25,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,420
Total Invoice$30,185$22,487$23,637
Adjustments for Features0-386-154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$22,101$23,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,382

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200920162016
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera  $200
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
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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$4,445$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-386-154

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092016
ModelPassatPrius c
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in100.4 in
Length188.0 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.2,496 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 Three

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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