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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: $25,300

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,610

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $5,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelPassatPassatPassatPrius c
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $31,650 $34,650 $24,475
Base Invoice $25,217 $30,353 $33,230 $22,785
Technology Package 3,300      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Technology Package 3,165      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Options (change) 3,675 375 375 0
Options (change) 3,465 300 300 0
Destination 850 850 850 825
Total Price $30,820 $32,875 $35,875 $25,300
Total Invoice $29,532 $31,503 $34,380 $23,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,429
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelPassatPassatPassatPrius c
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4280hp V673hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18175/65-15
Total Price$30,820$32,875$35,875$25,300
Adjustments for Features-4,045-6,745-6,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,775$26,130$28,980$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$29,532$31,503$34,380$23,610
Adjustments for Features-3,876-6,464-6,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,656$25,039$27,772$23,610
Cost Above Minimum$617$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelPassatPassatPassatPrius c
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$9,740$9,890$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,045$6,745$6,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,876-6,464-6,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,275 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 2.0T SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested82521%
Total Not Requested307579%

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