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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatWRXWRX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $31,795 $41,395
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 95 95 95 81 81
Navigation Package       2,100  
Universal garage door opener       111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       233 233
Bodyside moldings       267 267
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 69 69 69 52 52
Navigation Package       1,863  
Universal garage door opener       72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       151 151
Bodyside moldings       173 173
Options (change) 470 470 470 2,792 692
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,311 448
Destination 795 795 795 885 885
Total Price $31,690 $34,180 $34,790 $35,472 $42,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,081
Model Year20132013201320192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatWRXWRX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6268hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,790$35,472$42,972
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,230-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,690$34,242$40,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$6,425

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132013201320192019
ModelPassatPassatPassatWRXWRX
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Hood scoop   $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,155$3,255$4,385$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,230$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-111-72

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132019
ModelPassatWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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