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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: $35,328

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,931

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $29,950
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $27,513
Navigation Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Bodyside moldings 267 267  
All-weather floor mats 81 81 185
Universal garage door opener 111 111  
Cargo net 81 81  
Luxury #1 Package     2,750
Sport Package     300
Xenon HID headlights     950
Navigation system     1,800
Navigation Package 1,863    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Bodyside moldings 173 173  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 145
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Cargo net 52 52  
Luxury #1 Package     2,513
Sport Package     274
Xenon HID headlights     839
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 2,873 773 5,985
Options (change) 2,363 500 5,360
Destination 860 860 630
Total Price $35,328 $42,528 $36,565
Total Invoice $32,931 $39,947 $33,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,462
Model Year201820182006
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$35,328$42,528$36,565
Adjustments for Features-955-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,373$40,598$36,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$0
Total Invoice$32,931$39,947$33,503
Adjustments for Features-890-1,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,041$38,134$33,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,093$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182006
ModelWRXWRXPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,035$6,010$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-1,8130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,277 lb.3,306 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested236562%
Total Not Requested146538%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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