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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,038

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,668

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $30,353 $33,230
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 380 380 375 375
Navigation system 2,000      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 285 285 300 300
Navigation system 1,824      
Options (change) 2,618 618 610 610
Options (change) 2,261 437 485 485
Destination 625 625 850 850
Total Price $32,038 $35,238 $33,110 $36,110
Total Invoice $29,668 $32,586 $31,688 $34,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,110
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,038$35,238$33,110$36,110
Adjustments for Features0-125-6,405-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,038$35,113$26,705$29,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,668$32,586$31,688$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-116-6,130-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,668$32,470$25,558$28,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelLegacyLegacyPassatPassat
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
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
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,075$9,355$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$6,405$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-6,130-6,275

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
ModelLegacyPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length186.2 in191.6 in
Width68.1 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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