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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: $28,625

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $3,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,370

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $2,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $29,135
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $27,122
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,825          
Floor mats 235 235       225
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 100 49
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 375 375 299
Advanced Technology Package           1,350
Bodyside moldings           289
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,749          
Floor mats 185 185       140
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 80 35
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 300 300 225
Advanced Technology Package           1,202
Bodyside moldings           199
Options (change) 2,535 710 475 475 475 2,212
Options (change) 2,314 565 380 380 380 1,801
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 885
Total Price $29,635 $28,625 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290 $32,232
Total Invoice $28,337 $27,370 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719 $29,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,480
Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$29,635$28,625$33,085$35,220$37,290$32,232
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-5,500-5,500-5,600-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$28,625$27,585$29,720$31,690$26,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805$0
Total Invoice$28,337$27,370$31,686$33,734$35,719$29,808
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-5,267-5,268-5,364-5,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,707$27,370$26,419$28,466$30,355$24,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,663$712$2,759$4,648$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201520152015201520152017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPrius
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual   $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$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat$40$40   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through  $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$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support     $0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $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 
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,755$2,005$7,505$7,505$7,605$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$5,500$5,500$5,600$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6300-5,267-5,268-5,364-5,581

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,173 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182573%
Total Not Requested67527%

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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