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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: $29,385

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $2,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,168

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $1,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
TrimV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $29,135
Base Invoice $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $27,122
Navigation system 1,600          
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 49
Floor mats 125         225
Cargo mat 110 125 125 125 125  
Advanced Technology Package           1,350
Bodyside moldings           289
Navigation system 1,535          
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 35
Floor mats 99         140
Cargo mat 86 99 99 99 99  
Advanced Technology Package           1,202
Bodyside moldings           199
Options (change) 1,930 220 220 220 220 1,913
Options (change) 1,789 168 168 168 168 1,576
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 885
Total Price $31,695 $29,385 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940 $31,933
Total Invoice $30,365 $28,168 $29,608 $31,814 $32,538 $29,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,613
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
TrimV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionS6T6T6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$31,695$29,385$30,885$33,185$33,940$31,933
Adjustments for Features0-265-2,340-2,340-2,440-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$29,120$28,545$30,845$31,500$27,798
Cost Above Minimum$3,150$575$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$30,365$28,168$29,608$31,814$32,538$29,583
Adjustments for Features0-254-2,243-2,243-2,339-3,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,365$27,914$27,365$29,571$30,199$25,752
Cost Above Minimum$3,000$549$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
TrimV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver     $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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Infotainment 
App support     $0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive $15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,780$4,855$4,855$4,955$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265$2,340$2,340$2,440$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-2,243-2,243-2,339-3,831

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in178.7 in
Width72.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.962.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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