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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: $31,420

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $644

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,545

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatWRXWRX
TrimKomfortLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $25,412 $28,601 $37,750
Navigation system 1,990    
Body kit 1,650    
Rear spoiler 479    
Bodyside moldings   230 230
Navigation system 1,758    
Body kit 1,390    
Rear spoiler 310    
Bodyside moldings   149 149
Options (change) 4,119 230 230
Options (change) 3,458 149 149
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $32,064 $31,420 $41,020
Total Invoice $29,620 $29,545 $38,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,786
Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatWRXWRX
TrimKomfortLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,064$31,420$41,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,820-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,064$29,600$36,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,965
Total Invoice$29,620$29,545$38,694
Adjustments for Features0-1,711-4,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,620$27,834$34,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,658

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatWRXWRX
TrimKomfortLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$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$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,030$4,850$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,711-4,202

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,268 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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