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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,220

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,456

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatImpreza
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $22,595
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $21,442
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 55
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,895
Universal garage door opener       85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       165
Bodyside moldings       230
Remote start       400
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 36
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,571
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       107
Bodyside moldings       149
Remote start       300
Options (change) 470 470 470 3,830
Options (change) 369 369 369 3,219
Destination 770 770 770 795
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $27,220
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $25,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,284
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatImpreza
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6148hp H4
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$27,220
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$25,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$25,456
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatImpreza
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,105$3,205$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,931

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatImpreza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.1 in
Length191.6 in180.3 in
Width72.2 in68.5 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested182556%
Total Not Requested142544%

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