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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: $26,234

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $2,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassat
TrimWRXWRX PremiumSER-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $26,450 $26,995 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 325 325
Aux input 97      
Cargo net 32 32 100 100
Rear spoiler 380   375 375
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 270 270
Aux input 63      
Cargo net 28 28 80 80
Rear spoiler 285   300 300
Universal garage door opener 55 55    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Options (change) 1,239 762 800 800
Options (change) 896 548 650 650
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $26,234 $27,857 $28,790 $31,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,120
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassat
TrimWRXWRX PremiumSER-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4224hp H4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4100, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,234$27,857$28,790$31,790
Adjustments for Features0-725-3,970-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,234$27,132$24,820$29,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$0$4,190

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

Model Year2008200820212021
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassat
TrimWRXWRX PremiumSER-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop$100$100  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,970$6,215$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$3,970$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-680-227-144

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

Model Year20082021
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in193.6 in
Width68.5 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,326 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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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