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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,265

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $20,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,098

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $19,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregPassat
TrimV6 TDITDI SE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,875 $25,995
Base Invoice $44,579 $24,929
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats   99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 0 500
Options (change) 0 399
Destination 870 770
Total Price $47,745 $27,265
Total Invoice $45,449 $26,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,078
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregPassat
TrimV6 TDITDI SE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$47,745$27,265
Adjustments for Features-6,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,155$27,265
Total Invoice$45,449$26,098
Adjustments for Features-6,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,176$26,098

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregPassat
TrimV6 TDITDI SE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,090$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in110.4 in
Length188.8 in191.6 in
Width76.4 in72.2 in
Height68.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,974 lb.3,360 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft315.9 ft3

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