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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: $35,465

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelS60S60S60PassatPassat
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $32,865 $35,325
Technology Package 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700    
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Premium Package 1,900 1,500      
Climate Package 800 800 800    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Wood trim     0    
Rear spoiler       375 375
Technology Package 1,974 1,974 1,974    
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538    
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658    
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470    
Premium Package 1,786 1,410      
Climate Package 752 752 752    
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517    
Wood trim     0    
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 10,600 9,400 7,900 375 375
Options (change) 9,964 8,836 7,426 300 300
Destination 875 875 875 820 820
Total Price $42,775 $48,725 $51,725 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $40,261 $45,854 $48,674 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,306
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelS60S60S60PassatPassat
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,775$48,725$51,725$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,475-1,075-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,775$46,825$49,250$34,390$36,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0$2,465
Total Invoice$40,261$45,854$48,674$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,788-2,329-1,030-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,261$44,066$46,345$32,955$35,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,084$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelS60S60S60PassatPassat
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Security status communicator$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,975$6,550$5,150$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,475$1,075$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,788-2,329-1,030-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelS60Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in191.6 in
Width73.4 in72.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested41573%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested41573%
Total Not Requested15027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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