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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,630

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $29,058 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Cargo net 42 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 380 375 375 375
Universal garage door opener 77      
Navigation system 2,000      
Floor mats   235    
Cargo net 28 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 285 300 300 300
Universal garage door opener 50      
Navigation system 1,823      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 2,499 710 475 475
Options (change) 2,186 565 380 380
Destination 625 820 820 820
Total Price $34,419 $32,025 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $31,869 $30,630 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6S6
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)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,419$32,025$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-4,640-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,419$29,495$30,925$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$31,869$30,630$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-4,444-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,869$28,210$29,621$31,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,411$3,775

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel 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   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$4,425$6,955$9,065$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$4,640$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,420-4,444-4,540

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
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.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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