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Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,782

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,251

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelImprezaPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,195 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,921 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net 72 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Bodyside moldings 290      
Universal garage door opener 120      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo net 46 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Bodyside moldings 188      
Universal garage door opener 78      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 727 470 470 470
Options (change) 470 369 369 369
Destination 860 770 770 770
Total Price $25,782 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $24,251 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,930
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelImprezaPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,782$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-39500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,387$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$24,251$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-37200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,879$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelImprezaPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0i Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$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   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation app$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,050$4,655$4,655$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-37200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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