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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: $38,522

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,441

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,719

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Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackAtlas
Trim3.6R LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $48,490
Base Invoice $30,860 $46,502
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Wheel-lip moldings 450  
Cargo net 70 100
Rear bumper protector 95 150
All-weather floor mats 72 285
Remote start 450  
Roof rack crossbars   365
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Wheel-lip moldings 337  
Cargo net 45 80
Rear bumper protector 61 118
All-weather floor mats 46 235
Remote start 337  
Roof rack crossbars   300
Options (change) 4,677 900
Options (change) 3,731 733
Destination 850 925
Total Price $38,522 $50,315
Total Invoice $35,441 $48,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,560
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackAtlas
Trim3.6R LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,522$50,315
Adjustments for Features0-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,522$44,925
Total Invoice$35,441$48,160
Adjustments for Features0-5,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,441$43,001

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackAtlas
Trim3.6R LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,159

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackAtlas
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in117.3 in
Length189.6 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.3 in
Height66.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.555.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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