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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,754

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatWRX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $30,995
Base Invoice $33,230 $29,154
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 55
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Bodyside moldings   230
Remote start   469
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 36
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,368
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Bodyside moldings   149
Remote start   351
Options (change) 475 5,914
Options (change) 380 5,111
Destination 850 820
Total Price $35,975 $37,729
Total Invoice $34,460 $35,085

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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: $2,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,013
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatWRX
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,975$37,729
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,570$37,729
Total Invoice$34,460$35,085
Adjustments for Features-3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,072$35,085

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182017
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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$5,965$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182017
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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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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested305079%
Total Not Requested81021%

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