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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,708 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300    
Cargo net 81 100 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Bodyside moldings 267    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928    
Cargo net 52 80 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Bodyside moldings 173    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 4,123 710 710
Options (change) 3,460 565 565
Destination 860 850 850
Total Price $36,578 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $34,028 $31,768 $34,645

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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: $4,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year201820182018
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$36,578$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-995-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,578$32,215$35,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$34,028$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-952-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,028$30,816$33,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
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
Remote start $150$150
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 
Cargo mat $40$40
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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, 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  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,960$5,955$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-952-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,277 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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested100027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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