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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: $31,420

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $644

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,545

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $27,195
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $25,412
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Navigation system     1,990
Rear spoiler     479
Body kit     1,650
Bodyside moldings 149 149  
Navigation system     1,758
Rear spoiler     310
Body kit     1,390
Options (change) 230 230 4,119
Options (change) 149 149 3,458
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $31,420 $41,020 $32,064
Total Invoice $29,545 $38,694 $29,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,786
Model Year201620162010
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$31,420$41,020$32,064
Adjustments for Features-1,820-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$36,565$32,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,965$0
Total Invoice$29,545$38,694$29,620
Adjustments for Features-1,711-4,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$34,492$29,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,658$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162010
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,850$7,485$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$4,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,711-4,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162010
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 Weight3,268 lb.3,345 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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