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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: $29,015

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,620

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $25,925 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601
Cargo net 32 100 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 325      
Universal garage door opener 85        
Remote start 432        
Navigation system 2,000        
Bodyside moldings 198        
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Cargo net 28 80 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 270      
Universal garage door opener 55        
Remote start 324        
Navigation system 1,846        
Bodyside moldings 129        
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,939 2,700 2,375 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,507 2,350 2,080 2,080 2,080
Destination 695 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,129 $29,015 $32,490 $34,190 $37,190
Total Invoice $29,127 $27,620 $30,993 $32,624 $35,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,225
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,129$29,015$32,490$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-4,795-7,045-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,129$27,845$27,695$27,145$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$550$0$2,900
Total Invoice$29,127$27,620$30,993$32,624$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,114-4,574-6,722-6,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,127$26,506$26,419$25,902$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$604$517$0$2,778

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

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX Premium1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  $75$75
Hood scoop$100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $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
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,170$4,340$7,965$10,215$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$4,795$7,045$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,114-4,574-6,722-6,821

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

Model Year20092017
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.3,231 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

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

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