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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: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $20,140 $21,625
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,825            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375    
Alloy wheels           390  
Sunroof           850 850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,749            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300    
Alloy wheels           348  
Sunroof           757 757
Options (change) 2,200 375 375 375 375 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,049 300 300 300 300 1,105 757
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 760 760
Total Price $29,300 $28,290 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $28,072 $27,105 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $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: $4,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,461
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,300$28,290$32,985$35,120$37,190$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-5,615-5,615-5,715-1,105-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$28,290$27,370$29,505$31,475$22,530$23,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$820$2,955$4,925$0$855
Total Invoice$28,072$27,105$31,606$33,654$35,639$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-2,6350-5,380-5,381-5,477-1,029-1,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,437$27,105$26,226$28,273$30,162$20,976$21,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,668$789$2,836$4,725$0$810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius cPrius c
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100    
6-speed manual $150     
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100  
CVT     $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$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$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver     $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75$75
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325  
CD player$125    $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15$15  
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100$100
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25
Tachometer$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  
Floor mats  $75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$5,790$3,040$8,655$8,655$8,755$4,145$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$5,615$5,615$5,715$1,105$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6350-5,380-5,381-5,477-1,029-1,356

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,173 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 1.8T SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested187575%
Total Not Requested62525%

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