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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: $35,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $48

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,983

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation Package 2,100        
Cargo net 81 81 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233      
Bodyside moldings 267 267      
Door sill trim plates 161        
Universal garage door opener 111 111      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Navigation Package 1,863        
Cargo net 52 52 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151      
Bodyside moldings 173 173      
Door sill trim plates 104        
Universal garage door opener 72 72      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,953 692 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 2,415 448 2,380 2,380 2,380
Destination 860 860 820 820 820
Total Price $35,408 $42,447 $35,360 $37,495 $39,565
Total Invoice $32,983 $39,895 $33,686 $35,734 $37,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $778
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp I4150hp 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)245/40-18235/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,408$42,447$35,360$37,495$39,565
Adjustments for Features-80-1,05500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,328$41,392$35,360$37,495$39,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$32,983$39,895$33,686$35,734$37,719
Adjustments for Features-75-99200-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,908$38,903$33,686$35,734$37,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,995$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelWRXWRXPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T 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 app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $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   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$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 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
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   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Boost gauge$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,310$5,285$4,230$4,230$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$1,055$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-75-99200-95

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,173 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
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%

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