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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: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $299

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,828

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelPassatWRX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $30,395
Base Invoice $32,601 $28,601
Rear spoiler 375  
Body kit 1,900  
Cargo net 100 55
Navigation Package with Eyesight   4,095
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Bodyside moldings   230
Remote start   469
Rear spoiler 300  
Body kit 1,700  
Cargo net 80 36
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,633
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Bodyside moldings   149
Remote start   351
Options (change) 2,375 6,299
Options (change) 2,080 5,432
Destination 820 795
Total Price $37,190 $37,489
Total Invoice $35,501 $34,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year20172016
ModelPassatWRX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,190$37,489
Adjustments for Features-2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$37,489
Total Invoice$35,501$34,828
Adjustments for Features-2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,234$34,828

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172016
ModelPassatWRX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,715$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2670

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,481 lb.3,433 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

8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested287581%
Total Not Requested66019%

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