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Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,765

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelS60Passat
TrimT5VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,400 $36,050
Base Invoice $34,216 $33,597
Climate Package 595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,120 1,800
Heated front seats   225
Climate Package 559  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 1,993 1,589
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 3,240 2,025
Options (change) 3,046 1,788
Destination 825 690
Total Price $40,465 $38,765
Total Invoice $38,087 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,482
Model Year20092008
ModelS60Passat
TrimT5VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine257hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 13600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,465$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,465$38,260
Total Invoice$38,087$36,075
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,087$35,605

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelS60Passat
TrimT5VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelS60Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.7 in
Length180.2 in188.2 in
Width71.4 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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