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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $571

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,123

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $37,345 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $27,309 $35,285 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Cargo net 55 55 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195      
Navigation system 2,000 1,800      
Bodyside moldings 206 206      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Satellite radio   427      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Cargo net 36 36 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 127 127      
Navigation system 1,737 1,565      
Bodyside moldings 134 134      
Universal garage door opener 55 55      
Satellite radio   320      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,541 2,768 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,089 2,237 369 369 369
Destination 725 725 795 795 795
Total Price $32,261 $40,838 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $30,123 $38,247 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,083
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,261$40,838$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,360-1,360-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,261$39,188$30,330$32,820$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,927$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$30,123$38,247$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-1,302-1,302-1,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,123$36,702$29,040$31,426$31,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,579$0$2,386$2,877

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

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275   
Limited-slip front differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,720$4,370$4,080$4,080$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,360$1,360$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,545-1,302-1,302-1,398

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

Model Year20112013
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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