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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: $32,261

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,123

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $37,345 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $27,309 $35,285 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 55 55 100 100 100
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
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Cargo net 36 36 80 80 80
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
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,541 2,768 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 2,089 2,237 2,380 2,380 2,380
Destination 725 725 820 820 820
Total Price $32,261 $40,838 $35,360 $37,495 $39,565
Total Invoice $30,123 $38,247 $33,686 $35,734 $37,719

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,077
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-17245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,261$40,838$35,360$37,495$39,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,610-2,610-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,261$39,188$32,750$34,885$36,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,927$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$30,123$38,247$33,686$35,734$37,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-2,486-2,487-2,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,123$36,702$31,200$33,247$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,579$0$2,047$3,935

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

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T 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 app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275   
Limited-slip front differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel 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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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, driver 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 seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,895$4,545$5,505$5,505$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,610$2,610$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,545-2,486-2,487-2,584

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

Model Year20112015
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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