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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,317

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelPassatPassatSolara
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $27,155
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $24,438
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100  
Stability control     650
Floor mats     184
Satellite radio     449
Xenon HID headlights     515
Navigation system     1,300
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80  
Stability control     559
Floor mats     112
Satellite radio     359
Xenon HID headlights     412
Navigation system     1,115
Options (change) 475 475 3,098
Options (change) 380 380 2,557
Destination 820 820 720
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $30,973
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,346
Model Year201720172008
ModelPassatPassatSolara
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,290$35,290$30,973
Adjustments for Features-5,800-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$29,390$30,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$27,715
Adjustments for Features-5,555-5,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,369$28,150$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201720172008
ModelPassatPassatSolara
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,965$8,065$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,555-5,6510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20172008
ModelPassatSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in192.5 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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