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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,270

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,685

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $10,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,595 $29,095 $37,445 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $20,517 $27,405 $35,379 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation Package 1,000          
Sunroof 1,000          
Cargo net 55 55 55 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165      
Bodyside moldings 220 220 220      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Remote start 400 400 400      
Navigation system   1,000 1,000      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Body kit       1,900 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates       375 375 375
Navigation Package 888          
Sunroof 888          
Cargo net 36 36 36 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107      
Bodyside moldings 143 143 143      
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56      
Remote start 300 300 300      
Navigation system   888 888      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Body kit       1,700 1,700 1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates       300 300 300
Options (change) 2,925 1,925 1,925 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 2,418 1,530 1,530 2,380 2,380 2,380
Destination 750 750 750 820 820 820
Total Price $25,270 $31,770 $40,120 $35,360 $37,495 $39,565
Total Invoice $23,685 $29,685 $37,659 $33,686 $35,734 $37,719

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,550
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6M5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,270$31,770$40,120$35,360$37,495$39,565
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,650-2,360-2,360-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,420$31,770$38,470$33,000$35,135$37,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,350$14,050$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$23,685$29,685$37,659$33,686$35,734$37,719
Adjustments for Features-7970-1,549-2,248-2,249-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,888$29,685$36,110$31,438$33,485$35,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,797$13,222$0$2,047$3,936

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
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$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275   
Limited-slip front differential  $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Hood scoop $100$100   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio$50  $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Automatic headlights$125  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25   
Compass$0$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$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Manual height 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, 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    $100
Total Value of Features$3,920$3,070$4,720$5,430$5,430$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,650$2,360$2,360$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-7970-1,549-2,248-2,249-2,345

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
ModelImpreza / WRXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in191.6 in
Width68.5 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested82561%
Total Not Requested52539%

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