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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,340

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI   
Difference: $4,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,134

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassat
TrimWRX STIVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $36,050
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Fog lights 395  
Universal garage door opener 87  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Rear spoiler   479
Body kit   1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Fog lights 257  
Universal garage door opener 56  
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Rear spoiler   310
Body kit   1,390
Options (change) 720 2,314
Options (change) 465 1,845
Destination 625 690
Total Price $34,340 $39,054
Total Invoice $32,134 $36,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27
Model Year20062008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassat
TrimWRX STIVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,340$39,054
Adjustments for Features0-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,340$34,704
Total Invoice$32,134$36,132
Adjustments for Features0-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,134$32,107

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassat
TrimWRX STIVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Second rear spoiler$150 
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,020$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,025

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length175.4 in188.2 in
Width68.5 in71.7 in
Height56.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

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

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