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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,549

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,012

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZPassatPassat
TrimLimitedtS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $30,353 $33,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 244 244 375 375
Options (change) 157 157 300 300
Destination 860 860 850 850
Total Price $29,549 $34,599 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $28,012 $32,707 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,159
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZPassatPassat
TrimLimitedtS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,549$34,599$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,940-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,549$34,424$25,935$28,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0$2,850
Total Invoice$28,012$32,707$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-165-6,650-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,012$32,542$24,853$27,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,530$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZPassatPassat
TrimLimitedtS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
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
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,425$9,190$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,940$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-6,650-6,795

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelBRZPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length166.7 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height50.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.9 ft3

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