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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $1,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $31,095
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Cargo net 55 55 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Remote start 469    
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Cargo net 36 36 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Bodyside moldings 149 149  
Remote start 351    
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,419 1,950 475
Options (change) 2,861 1,623 380
Destination 795 795 920
Total Price $34,209 $41,240 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,735
Model Year201520152020
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,209$41,240$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,209$39,765$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,556$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152020
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150 $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $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 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,500$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-147

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152020
ModelWRXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,326 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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