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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: $26,025

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,379

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,195 $29,495 $37,845 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,072 $27,774 $35,751 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation Package 1,100          
Sunroof 1,000          
Cargo net 55 55 55 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165      
Bodyside moldings 230 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Remote start 400 400 400      
Navigation system   1,100 1,100      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Navigation Package 976          
Sunroof 888          
Cargo net 36 36 36 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107      
Bodyside moldings 149 149 149      
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56      
Remote start 300 300 300      
Navigation system   976 976      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 3,035 2,035 2,035 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,512 1,624 1,624 369 369 369
Destination 795 795 795 770 770 770
Total Price $26,025 $32,325 $40,675 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $24,379 $30,193 $38,170 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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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: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,591
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4170hp I5140hp 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)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,025$32,325$40,675$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,650-860-860-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$32,325$39,025$30,275$32,575$33,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,350$14,050$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$24,379$30,193$38,170$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-9840-1,548-823-823-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,395$30,193$36,622$28,986$31,192$31,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,798$13,227$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited2.5L 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
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
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Hood scoop $100$100   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
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     
Traffic information$25  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
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   
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, 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    $100
Total Value of Features$3,845$2,795$4,445$3,655$3,655$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,650$860$860$960
Value of Feature Adjustments-9840-1,548-823-823-919

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
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.3,167 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

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