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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,340

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI   
Difference: $4,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,134

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimVR6WRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,597 $31,044
Body kit 1,650  
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Rear spoiler 479  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Fog lights   395
Body kit 1,390  
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Rear spoiler 310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Fog lights   257
Options (change) 2,314 720
Options (change) 1,845 465
Destination 690 625
Total Price $39,054 $34,340
Total Invoice $36,132 $32,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27
Model Year20082006
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimVR6WRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp H4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,054$34,340
Adjustments for Features-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,704$34,340
Total Invoice$36,132$32,134
Adjustments for Features-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,107$32,134

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082006
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimVR6WRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Second rear spoiler $150
Sunroof$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,370$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082006
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in99.4 in
Length188.2 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in68.5 in
Height58.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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