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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: $30,315

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $3,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,001

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $2,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $28,235
Base Invoice $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $26,284
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 51
Cargo mat 125 125 125 125  
Floor mats         200
Solar Roof Package         3,820
Bodyside moldings         209
Remote start         529
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 35
Cargo mat 99 99 99 99  
Floor mats         127
Solar Roof Package         3,418
Bodyside moldings         125
Remote start         380
Options (change) 595 595 595 595 4,809
Options (change) 468 468 468 468 4,085
Destination 795 795 795 795 760
Total Price $30,315 $31,815 $34,305 $34,915 $33,804
Total Invoice $29,001 $30,441 $32,827 $33,414 $31,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,550
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$30,315$31,815$34,305$34,915$33,804
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-2,075-2,175-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$29,740$32,230$32,740$32,584
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$29,001$30,441$32,827$33,414$31,129
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-1,986-2,081-1,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,001$28,456$30,841$31,333$30,006
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$2,385$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Solar panel    $300
Infotainment 
App support    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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 
Total Value of Features$2,030$4,105$4,105$4,205$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$2,075$2,175$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,985-1,986-2,081-1,123

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20132012
ModelPassatPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in176.4 in
Width72.2 in68.7 in
Height58.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.939.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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