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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $33,995
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $32,601
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595    
Remote start 450 450  
Cargo net 70 70 100
Metal pedals 170 170  
Rear spoiler     375
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331    
Remote start 337 337  
Cargo net 45 45 80
Metal pedals 110 110  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,285 690 475
Options (change) 1,823 492 380
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $38,155 $39,760 $35,290
Total Invoice $35,394 $37,002 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,292
Model Year201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,155$39,760$35,290
Adjustments for Features-3,110-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,045$36,360$35,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0
Total Invoice$35,394$37,002$33,801
Adjustments for Features-2,885-3,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,509$33,838$33,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,329$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,750$8,040$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,885-3,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.4 in
Length189.6 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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