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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation Package 2,600        
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 2,307        
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) 3,604 535 470 470 470
Options (change) 3,006 348 369 369 369
Destination 820 820 770 770 770
Total Price $35,419 $41,350 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $32,980 $38,918 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,886
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp I5140hp 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)245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,419$41,350$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-1,380-2,53000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,039$38,820$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,781$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,980$38,918$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-1,285-2,38100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,695$36,537$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,842$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5L 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 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
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   
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, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$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$4,360$5,510$2,980$2,980$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$2,530$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,285-2,38100-96

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66041%

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