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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: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,487

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $21,785 $24,495
Base Invoice $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $20,280 $22,802
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,400              
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375    
Navigation system   1,600            
Alloy wheels             390  
Toyota Safety Sense             300  
Sunroof             850  
Navigation and Sunroof Package 2,301              
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300    
Navigation system   1,535            
Alloy wheels             348  
Toyota Safety Sense             267  
Sunroof             757  
Options (change) 2,775 1,975 375 375 375 375 1,540 0
Options (change) 2,601 1,835 300 300 300 300 1,372 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 835 835
Total Price $29,540 $31,740 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $24,160 $25,330
Total Invoice $28,300 $30,411 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $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: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,611
Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM6S6T6T6S6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,540$31,740$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095$24,160$25,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,465-3,540-3,540-3,640-1,880-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,540$30,615$28,075$27,500$29,800$30,455$22,280$23,700
Cost Above Minimum$2,040$3,115$575$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,420
Total Invoice$28,300$30,411$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670$22,487$23,637
Adjustments for Features0-1,078-1,404-3,392-3,392-3,488-1,750-1,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,300$29,333$26,896$26,348$28,554$29,182$20,737$22,116
Cost Above Minimum$1,952$2,985$548$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,379

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012201220122012201220162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
TrimTDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
6-speed automated manual $1100  $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100    
CVT      $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200 
Forward collision warning      $200 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights      $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50 $50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100$100
Digital instruments      $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$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    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,165$3,290$3,630$5,705$5,705$5,805$4,045$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,465$3,540$3,540$3,640$1,880$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,078-1,404-3,392-3,392-3,488-1,750-1,521

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.4 in
Length191.6 in157.3 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested172579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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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