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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: $34,428

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $337

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,914

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatWRX
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $31,595
Base Invoice $27,513 $29,708
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Sport Package 300  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
All-weather floor mats 185 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Cargo net   81
Universal garage door opener   111
Bodyside moldings   267
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Sport Package 274  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
All-weather floor mats 145 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Cargo net   52
Universal garage door opener   72
Bodyside moldings   173
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,101
Options (change) 4,185 1,973
Options (change) 3,771 1,601
Destination 630 860
Total Price $34,765 $34,428
Total Invoice $31,914 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,245
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatWRX
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,765$34,428
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,765$32,823
Total Invoice$31,914$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,914$30,669

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatWRX
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
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 
Cargo mat$40 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,980$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062018
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 Weight3,576 lb.3,450 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested236562%
Total Not Requested146538%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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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