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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: $30,388

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $2,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,595

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $1,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimKomfortWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $27,495
Base Invoice $26,436 $25,925
Rear spoiler 479  
Body kit 1,650  
Navigation system 1,990 2,000
Bodyside moldings   198
Rear spoiler 310  
Body kit 1,390  
Navigation system 1,758 1,846
Bodyside moldings   129
Options (change) 4,119 2,198
Options (change) 3,458 1,975
Destination 700 695
Total Price $33,119 $30,388
Total Invoice $30,594 $28,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,436
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimKomfortWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-17
Total Price$33,119$30,388
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,509$30,388
Total Invoice$30,594$28,595
Adjustments for Features-5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,031$28,595

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

Model Year20092009
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimKomfortWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,980$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5630

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

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,076 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 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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