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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: $31,770

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,587

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Cargo net 55 55 100 100 100
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165      
Bodyside moldings 220 220      
Remote start 400 400      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Floor mats     235    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system 888 888      
Cargo net 36 36 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107      
Bodyside moldings 143 143      
Remote start 300 300      
Lighting Package     942    
Floor mats     185    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,925 1,925 3,705 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 1,530 1,530 3,207 2,080 2,080
Destination 750 750 820 820 820
Total Price $31,770 $40,120 $35,020 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $29,685 $37,659 $33,272 $35,765 $38,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $579
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,770$40,120$35,020$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-4,385-5,495-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,770$38,470$30,635$31,970$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$29,685$37,659$33,272$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,549-4,166-5,246-5,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,685$36,110$29,106$30,519$32,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$1,413$3,776

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL1.8T 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$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $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
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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$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$100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,695$7,430$8,540$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$4,385$5,495$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549-4,166-5,246-5,343

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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