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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: $24,328

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $17,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,309

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $16,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatPriusPrius
TrimVR6BaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $36,669 $21,758 $22,519
Navigation system 1,800    
Package 6   3,150 2,775
Floor mats   184 184
Cargo net   49 49
Navigation system 1,589    
Package 6   2,835 2,497
Floor mats   112 112
Cargo net   34 34
Options (change) 1,800 3,383 3,008
Options (change) 1,589 2,981 2,643
Destination 690 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $41,690 $24,328 $24,848
Total Invoice $38,948 $22,309 $22,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,197
Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatPriusPrius
TrimVR6BaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$41,690$24,328$24,848
Adjustments for Features-5,82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,865$24,328$24,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$38,948$22,309$22,732
Adjustments for Features-5,44200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,506$22,309$22,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatPriusPrius
TrimVR6BaseTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,590$2,765$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,44200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.0 in175.0 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height59.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested322575%
Total Not Requested110025%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested260070%
Total Not Requested110030%

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