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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $21,725
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $20,006
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 49
Cargo mat 125 125 125  
Package 8       6,890
Floor mats       184
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 34
Cargo mat 99 99 99  
Package 8       5,620
Floor mats       112
Options (change) 595 595 595 7,123
Options (change) 468 468 468 5,766
Destination 770 770 770 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $26,278
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,262
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V676hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$26,278
Adjustments for Features-2,555-2,555-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$31,005$31,660$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$23,202
Adjustments for Features-2,444-2,445-2,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$29,669$30,297$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$2,833$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,155$5,255$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$2,555$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,444-2,445-2,5410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in175.0 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested367573%
Total Not Requested135027%

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