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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: $3,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $22,963 $25,150 $28,037 $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $20,140 $21,625
Navigation system 1,150   1,660            
Sunroof 800 900           850 850
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375    
Navigation Package   1,660              
Alloy wheels               390  
Navigation system 1,103   1,591            
Sunroof 767 862           757 757
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300    
Navigation Package   1,592              
Alloy wheels               348  
Options (change) 2,325 2,935 2,035 375 375 375 375 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,170 2,754 1,891 300 300 300 300 1,105 757
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 760 760
Total Price $27,065 $29,955 $32,065 $30,095 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $25,928 $28,699 $30,723 $28,833 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $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: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,393
Model Year201320132013201320132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$27,065$29,955$32,065$30,095$31,595$34,085$34,695$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,450-1,890-3,965-3,965-4,065-505-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$29,630$30,615$28,205$27,630$30,120$30,630$23,130$23,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,565$3,550$1,140$565$3,055$3,565$0$855
Total Invoice$25,928$28,699$30,723$28,833$30,273$32,659$33,246$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features0-311-1,389-1,811-3,799-3,799-3,895-470-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,928$28,388$29,334$27,022$26,474$28,860$29,351$21,535$22,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,460$3,406$1,094$546$2,932$3,423$0$810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201320132013201320132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0        
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$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$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
Knee airbag, driver       $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$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$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$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 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25$25
Tachometer$75$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$50  
Floor mats   $75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$1,990$2,315$3,440$3,880$5,955$5,955$6,055$2,495$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,450$1,890$3,965$3,965$4,065$505$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311-1,389-1,811-3,799-3,799-3,895-470-797

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20132012
ModelPassatPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.4 in
Length191.6 in157.3 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,501 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%

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