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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,585

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,200

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500      
Cargo net 55 55 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165      
Bodyside moldings 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Remote start 469        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331      
Cargo net 36 36 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107      
Bodyside moldings 149 149      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Remote start 351        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 3,504 2,035 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,917 1,679 369 369 369
Destination 795 795 820 820 820
Total Price $34,294 $41,325 $32,585 $34,685 $35,555
Total Invoice $31,944 $38,829 $31,200 $33,215 $34,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $493
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,294$41,325$32,585$34,685$35,555
Adjustments for Features-270-1,74500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,024$39,580$32,585$34,685$35,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,556$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$31,944$38,829$31,200$33,215$34,049
Adjustments for Features-251-1,64000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,693$37,189$31,200$33,215$33,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,496$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
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   
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Boost gauge$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
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 seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,500$3,755$3,755$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$1,745$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-251-1,64000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152014
ModelWRXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87565%
Total Not Requested47535%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%

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