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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: $29,985

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $1,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $26,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 325
Cargo net 55 55 100
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Lighting Package     1,195
Rear spoiler     375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 270
Cargo net 36 36 80
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Lighting Package     1,028
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 305 305 1,995
Options (change) 199 199 1,678
Destination 795 795 995
Total Price $31,495 $41,095 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,966
Model Year201620162021
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,495$41,095$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$38,460$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,965$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162021
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSE
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 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
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$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,350$6,985$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,484-44

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162021
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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