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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: $32,925

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $8,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $7,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelWRXPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $36,050
Base Invoice $28,601 $33,597
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Bodyside moldings 230  
iPod integration   199
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Body kit   1,650
AWD   1,950
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Bodyside moldings 149  
iPod integration   176
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Body kit   1,390
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 1,735 4,503
Options (change) 1,448 4,034
Destination 795 690
Total Price $32,925 $41,243
Total Invoice $30,844 $38,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,557
Model Year20162008
ModelWRXPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,925$41,243
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,925$40,253
Total Invoice$30,844$38,321
Adjustments for Features0-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,844$37,401

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-920

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length180.9 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

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