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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,058 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net 42 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 380 375 375 375
Navigation system 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77      
Cargo net 28 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 285 300 300 300
Navigation system 1,823      
Universal garage door opener 50      
Options (change) 2,499 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,186 369 369 369
Destination 625 770 770 770
Total Price $34,419 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $31,869 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,256
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,419$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-205-205-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,419$30,930$33,230$33,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$31,869$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-196-196-292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,869$29,613$31,819$32,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,505$4,505$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205$205$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196-196-292

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length186.2 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height59.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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