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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: $30,697

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $1,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,803

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelPassatPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,295 $33,995 $27,495
Base Invoice $28,093 $32,601 $25,925
Body kit 1,900 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 32
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Bodyside moldings     198
Navigation system     2,000
Body kit 1,700 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 28
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Bodyside moldings     129
Navigation system     1,846
Options (change) 2,375 2,375 2,507
Options (change) 2,080 2,080 2,183
Destination 820 820 695
Total Price $32,490 $37,190 $30,697
Total Invoice $30,993 $35,501 $28,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,527
Model Year201720172009
ModelPassatPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-17
Total Price$32,490$37,190$30,697
Adjustments for Features-4,945-7,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,545$29,895$30,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$30,993$35,501$28,803
Adjustments for Features-4,717-6,9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,276$28,537$28,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,261$0

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

Model Year201720172009
ModelPassatPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,240$9,590$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$7,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,717-6,9640

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

Model Year20172009
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.1 in
Length191.6 in180.3 in
Width72.2 in68.5 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,175 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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