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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: $31,025

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $7,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,791

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $7,203

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Model Year200720122012
ModelPassatPriusPrius
Trim3.6 VR6FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,370 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $29,095 $27,744 $37,945
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Luxury #1 Package 3,250    
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Cargo net   51 51
Floor mats   200 200
Bodyside moldings   209 209
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Luxury #1 Package 2,970    
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   127 127
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 6,975 460 460
Options (change) 6,259 287 287
Destination 640 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $38,985 $31,025 $38,245
Total Invoice $35,994 $28,791 $36,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,525
Model Year200720122012
ModelPassatPriusPrius
Trim3.6 VR6FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V698hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$38,985$31,025$38,245
Adjustments for Features-2,9000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$31,025$37,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,170
Total Invoice$35,994$28,791$36,492
Adjustments for Features-2,6780-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,316$28,791$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,699

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200720122012
ModelPassatPriusPrius
Trim3.6 VR6FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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$6,790$3,890$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6780-1,002

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.0 in176.4 in
Width71.7 in68.7 in
Height59.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested146540%
Total Not Requested224060%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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