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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,148

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $6,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,940

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $5,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatPriusPrius
Trim3.6 VR6FourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,671 $27,927
All-weather floor mats 185 100 100
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
Navigation system 1,800    
Floor mats   225 225
Cargo net   49 49
Bodyside moldings   289 289
All-weather floor mats 145 60 60
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
Navigation system 1,589    
Floor mats   140 140
Cargo net   35 35
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Options (change) 5,685 663 663
Options (change) 5,086 434 434
Destination 630 835 835
Total Price $36,265 $30,148 $31,498
Total Invoice $33,229 $27,940 $29,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,064
Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatPriusPrius
Trim3.6 VR6FourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V695hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$36,265$30,148$31,498
Adjustments for Features-2,0650-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$30,148$29,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$33,229$27,940$29,196
Adjustments for Features-1,8920-1,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,337$27,940$27,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620162016
ModelPassatPriusPrius
Trim3.6 VR6FourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
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
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,290$4,225$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8920-1,923

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in178.7 in
Width71.7 in69.3 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.262.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested129034%
Total Not Requested254066%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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