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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: $27,310

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $3,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,121

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $3,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $25,925 $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Cargo net 32 95 95 95 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192            
Navigation system 2,000 1,150 1,200        
Bodyside moldings 198            
Remote start 432            
Universal garage door opener 85            
Floor mats   125 125 125      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof   800 820 900      
Navigation Package       1,700      
Cargo net 28 69 69 69 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125            
Navigation system 1,846 1,103 1,151        
Bodyside moldings 129            
Remote start 324            
Universal garage door opener 55            
Floor mats   99 99 99      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof   767 785 862      
Navigation Package       1,630      
Options (change) 2,939 2,545 2,615 3,195 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,507 2,338 2,404 2,960 369 369 369
Destination 695 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,129 $27,310 $28,210 $30,690 $32,585 $34,685 $35,555
Total Invoice $29,127 $26,121 $26,984 $29,362 $31,200 $33,215 $34,049

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,697
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 1080, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,129$27,310$28,210$30,690$32,585$34,685$35,555
Adjustments for Features-33000-400-3,890-3,890-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,799$27,310$28,210$30,290$28,695$30,795$31,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$2,980$1,385$3,485$4,255
Total Invoice$29,127$26,121$26,984$29,362$31,200$33,215$34,049
Adjustments for Features-30900-383-3,725-3,725-3,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$26,121$26,984$28,979$27,475$29,490$30,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$863$2,858$1,354$3,369$4,107

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

Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
AWD$1700      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150   $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25      
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bodyside moldings$75  $75$75$75$75
Hood scoop$100      
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass$0      
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75      
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$2,115$2,115$2,515$6,005$6,005$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0$0$400$3,890$3,890$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments-30900-383-3,725-3,725-3,821

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

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,167 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 2.5L SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%

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