Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018 Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,949

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $6,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $6,428

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $26,450
Base Invoice $33,230 $24,935
Cargo net 100 32
Rear spoiler 375  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Bodyside moldings   198
Remote start   432
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net 80 28
Rear spoiler 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Bodyside moldings   129
Remote start   324
Navigation system   1,846
Options (change) 475 2,854
Options (change) 380 2,452
Destination 850 645
Total Price $35,975 $29,949
Total Invoice $34,460 $28,032

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes or Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20182008
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,975$29,949
Adjustments for Features-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,430$29,949
Total Invoice$34,460$28,032
Adjustments for Features-8,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,275$28,032

Return to top

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

Model Year20182008
ModelPassatImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimV6 SEL PremiumWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$10,690$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1850

Return to top

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

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,571 lb.3,347 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

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.