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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,554

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelWRXPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,154 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,795    
Cargo net 55 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Remote start 469    
Bodyside moldings 230    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,368    
Cargo net 36 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Remote start 351    
Bodyside moldings 149    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 4,714 475 475
Options (change) 4,011 380 380
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $36,529 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $33,985 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,652
Model Year201720182018
ModelWRXPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,529$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,305-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,529$31,670$34,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$33,985$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,985$30,333$33,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720182018
ModelWRXPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,610$5,915$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,250-1,394

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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.3,275 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 with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested305079%
Total Not Requested81021%

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