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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,205

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,289

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $10,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatRAV4
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $23,755
Base Invoice $36,669 $21,972
Heated front seats 225 440
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
AWD   1,400
Heated front seats 199 352
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Leather seating surfaces   840
AWD   889
Options (change) 225 5,705
Options (change) 199 4,572
Destination 690 745
Total Price $40,115 $30,205
Total Invoice $37,558 $27,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,858
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatRAV4
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$40,115$30,205
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,540$30,205
Total Invoice$37,558$27,289
Adjustments for Features-2,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,147$27,289

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatRAV4
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,965$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4110

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in104.7 in
Length188.0 in181.1 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.837.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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