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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: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatWRX
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $31,595
Base Invoice $33,597 $29,708
iPod integration 199  
Heated front seats 225  
Rear spoiler 479  
Body kit 1,650  
All-weather floor mats 185 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Cargo net   81
Universal garage door opener   111
Bodyside moldings   267
iPod integration 176  
Heated front seats 199  
Rear spoiler 310  
Body kit 1,390  
All-weather floor mats 145 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,101
Cargo net   52
Universal garage door opener   72
Bodyside moldings   173
Options (change) 2,738 1,973
Options (change) 2,220 1,601
Destination 690 860
Total Price $39,478 $34,428
Total Invoice $36,507 $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: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,207
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatWRX
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,478$34,428
Adjustments for Features0-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,478$33,498
Total Invoice$36,507$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,507$31,300

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatWRX
TrimVR6Limited
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
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
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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
Total Value of Features$4,605$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
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
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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