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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPriusPrius
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $30,005 $39,525
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $27,930 $37,945
Floor mats 235     200 200
Lighting Package 1,095        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 100 100 100 51 51
Advanced Technology Package       4,320  
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Remote start       529 529
Floor mats 185     127 127
Lighting Package 942        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 80 80 80 35 35
Advanced Technology Package       3,863  
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Remote start       380 380
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 5,309 989
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 4,530 667
Destination 820 820 820 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $36,109 $38,809
Total Invoice $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $33,255 $36,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,882
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPriusPrius
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V698hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$33,120$35,565$38,130$36,109$38,809
Adjustments for Features-3,790-4,900-5,000-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,330$30,665$33,130$35,659$38,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0$3,150
Total Invoice$31,572$34,065$36,525$33,255$36,907
Adjustments for Features-3,613-4,693-4,790-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,959$29,372$31,735$32,841$36,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$3,776$0$4,066

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPriusPrius
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25 $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,205$7,315$7,415$2,865$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$4,900$5,000$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,613-4,693-4,790-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,231 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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