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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,915

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackAtlasAtlas
Trim3.6RSELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $42,325 $44,025
Limited Package 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445    
Roof rack crossbars   365 365
3.6L V6   1,730  
FWD   0  
Limited Package 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203    
Roof rack crossbars   300 300
3.6L V6   1,659  
FWD   0  
Options (change) 4,845 2,095 365
Options (change) 4,410 1,959 300
Destination 775 1,195 1,195
Total Price $33,915 $45,615 $45,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,305
Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackAtlasAtlas
Trim3.6RSELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,915$45,615$45,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$40,890$40,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackAtlasAtlas
Trim3.6RSELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,840$10,565$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327-155

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122021
ModelOutbackAtlas
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in117.3 in
Length188.2 in200.7 in
Width71.7 in78.4 in
Height65.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,425 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft396.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested170049%
Total Not Requested177551%

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