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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: $33,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,102

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $7,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $36,050
Base Invoice $28,258 $33,597
Cargo net 42  
Universal garage door opener 77  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Rear spoiler 380 479
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Heated front seats   225
AWD   1,950
Cargo net 28  
Universal garage door opener 50  
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Rear spoiler 285 310
Navigation system 1,823 1,589
Heated front seats   199
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 2,554 4,639
Options (change) 2,219 4,202
Destination 625 690
Total Price $33,474 $41,379
Total Invoice $31,102 $38,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,941
Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,474$41,379
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,474$39,824
Total Invoice$31,102$38,489
Adjustments for Features0-1,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,102$37,043

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,446

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length186.2 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height59.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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