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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: $30,034

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $1,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,087

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $2,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassat
TrimWRX PremiumV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $28,995 $32,950
Base Invoice $24,935 $27,806 $31,600
Bodyside moldings 198    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Cargo net 32 95 95
Navigation system 2,000 1,600  
Remote start 432    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Floor mats   125  
Rear spoiler   375 375
Bodyside moldings 129    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Cargo net 28 69 69
Navigation system 1,846 1,535  
Remote start 324    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Floor mats   99  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 2,939 2,195 470
Options (change) 2,507 2,003 369
Destination 645 770 770
Total Price $30,034 $31,960 $34,190
Total Invoice $28,087 $30,579 $32,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,243
Model Year200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassat
TrimWRX PremiumV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,034$31,960$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,034$30,840$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$28,087$30,579$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-1,072-3,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,087$29,507$29,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$0

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassat
TrimWRX PremiumV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,270$3,390$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,072-3,409

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

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in191.6 in
Width68.5 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,347 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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