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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,550

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,422

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatWRX
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $30,995
Base Invoice $27,513 $29,154
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
AWD 1,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Cargo net   55
Universal garage door opener   85
Bodyside moldings   230
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
AWD 1,900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Cargo net   36
Universal garage door opener   56
Bodyside moldings   149
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Options (change) 5,950 1,735
Options (change) 5,526 1,448
Destination 630 820
Total Price $36,530 $33,550
Total Invoice $33,669 $31,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,003
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatWRX
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,530$33,550
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$33,550
Total Invoice$33,669$31,422
Adjustments for Features-2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,425$31,422

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatWRX
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2440

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested236562%
Total Not Requested146538%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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