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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: $31,697

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,617

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimVR6WRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,597 $26,848
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
AWD 1,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Universal garage door opener   85
Bodyside moldings   198
Cargo net   32
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,737
AWD 1,959  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Universal garage door opener   55
Bodyside moldings   129
Cargo net   28
Options (change) 6,104 2,507
Options (change) 5,447 2,074
Destination 690 695
Total Price $42,844 $31,697
Total Invoice $39,734 $29,617

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,667
Model Year20082010
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimVR6WRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-17
Total Price$42,844$31,697
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,124$31,697
Total Invoice$39,734$29,617
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,284$29,617

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

Model Year20082010
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimVR6WRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,365$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4500

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

Model Year20082010
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.1 in
Length188.2 in180.3 in
Width71.7 in68.5 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,175 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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