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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: $35,409

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $566

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,988

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelPassatWRX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,230 $28,232
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 55
Navigation Package   2,500
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Bodyside moldings   230
Remote start   469
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 36
Navigation Package   2,218
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Bodyside moldings   149
Remote start   351
Options (change) 475 4,619
Options (change) 380 3,961
Destination 850 795
Total Price $35,975 $35,409
Total Invoice $34,460 $32,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,177
Model Year20182015
ModelPassatWRX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$35,975$35,409
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$35,409
Total Invoice$34,460$32,988
Adjustments for Features-2,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,811$32,988

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182015
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$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 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,390$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6490

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,571 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX specs.

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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