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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: $29,590

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,601

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $6,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelPassatPassatImpreza
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $24,095
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $22,829
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 42
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,845
Bodyside moldings     288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     232
Door sill trim plates     158
Universal garage door opener     110
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 27
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,414
Bodyside moldings     187
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150
Door sill trim plates     102
Universal garage door opener     72
Options (change) 475 475 4,675
Options (change) 380 380 3,952
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $35,565 $38,130 $29,590
Total Invoice $34,065 $36,525 $27,601

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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: $5,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,330
Model Year201620162017
ModelPassatPassatImpreza
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6152hp H4
TransmissionT6S6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,565$38,130$29,590
Adjustments for Features-140-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$37,890$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$34,065$36,525$27,601
Adjustments for Features-134-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,931$36,295$27,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year201620162017
ModelPassatPassatImpreza
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,265$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-134-2300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20162017
ModelPassatImpreza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 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%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested335077%
Total Not Requested100023%

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