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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: $31,685

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,629

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Cargo net 55 55 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Remote start 400 400    
Bodyside moldings 220 220    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Navigation system 888 888    
Cargo net 36 36 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Remote start 300 300    
Bodyside moldings 143 143    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 1,840 1,840 475 475
Options (change) 1,474 1,474 380 380
Destination 750 750 850 850
Total Price $31,685 $40,035 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $29,629 $37,603 $31,583 $34,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,685$40,035$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-5,795-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$38,385$27,180$30,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,629$37,603$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-5,550-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,629$36,053$26,033$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,424$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassat
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $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 
Body kit$0$0  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$2,895$4,545$8,690$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$5,795$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,550-5,550-5,695

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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.3,275 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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