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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: $30,525

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $604

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,070

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $57

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $25,925 $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 32 100 100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192          
Navigation system 2,000          
Bodyside moldings 198          
Remote start 432          
Universal garage door opener 85          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,825        
Floor mats   235 235      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Cargo net 28 80 80 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125          
Navigation system 1,846          
Bodyside moldings 129          
Remote start 324          
Universal garage door opener 55          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,749        
Floor mats   185 185      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,939 4,435 2,610 2,375 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,507 4,014 2,265 2,080 2,080 2,080
Destination 695 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,129 $31,535 $30,525 $34,985 $37,120 $39,190
Total Invoice $29,127 $30,037 $29,070 $33,386 $35,434 $37,419

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174
Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 1080, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,129$31,535$30,525$34,985$37,120$39,190
Adjustments for Features-1,640-2,7500-5,500-5,500-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,489$28,785$30,525$29,485$31,620$33,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$700$2,835$4,805
Total Invoice$29,127$30,037$29,070$33,386$35,434$37,419
Adjustments for Features-1,535-2,6190-5,249-5,250-5,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,592$27,418$29,070$28,137$30,184$32,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,652$719$2,766$4,654

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

Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
AWD$1700     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250
Remote app $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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75$75
Hood scoop$100     
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $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$4,145$5,255$2,505$8,005$8,005$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$2,750$0$5,500$5,500$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,535-2,6190-5,249-5,250-5,347

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

Model Year20092015
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.3,173 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 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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