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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: $31,957

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $1,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,663

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $2,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Rear spoiler 375 375 375          
Cargo net 100 100 100 49 49 49 49 49
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375          
Universal garage door opener       349 349      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,310 1,310      
Remote start       499 499 499 499 499
Door sill trim plates           199 199  
Floor mats           225 225  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300          
Cargo net 80 80 80 35 35 35 35 35
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300          
Universal garage door opener       274 274      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,165 1,165      
Remote start       310 310 310 310 310
Door sill trim plates           179 179  
Floor mats           140 140  
Options (change) 850 850 850 2,207 2,207 972 972 548
Options (change) 680 680 680 1,784 1,784 664 664 345
Destination 820 820 820 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $31,957 $35,352 $32,837 $35,962 $36,258
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $29,663 $32,999 $30,521 $33,612 $33,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,682
Model Year20152015201520172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$31,957$35,352$32,837$35,962$36,258
Adjustments for Features00-100-970-2,920-2,385-3,935-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,565$30,987$32,432$30,452$32,027$33,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$535$1,980$0$1,575$2,686
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$29,663$32,999$30,521$33,612$33,796
Adjustments for Features00-96-900-2,726-2,217-3,678-2,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$35,923$28,763$30,273$28,304$29,934$30,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$459$1,969$0$1,630$2,584

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152015201520172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100     
CVT    $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0 $0
AWD    $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power liftgate     $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras       $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan       $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control     $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15     
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175     
Rear air vents$100$100$100     
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Media drive$15$15$15     
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750$750
Spotter mirror(s)   $50    
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200     
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900     
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  $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$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,780$5,780$5,880$6,750$8,700$8,165$9,715$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$970$2,920$2,385$3,935$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-900-2,726-2,217-3,678-2,908

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152017
ModelPassatRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in104.7 in
Length191.6 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in72.6 in
Height58.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.973.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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