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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: $33,419

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,069

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $33,525
Base Invoice $28,258 $32,151
Cargo net 42 95
Rear spoiler 380 375
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Cargo net 28 69
Rear spoiler 285 300
Navigation system 1,823  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Options (change) 2,499 470
Options (change) 2,186 369
Destination 625 795
Total Price $33,419 $34,790
Total Invoice $31,069 $33,315

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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: $1,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,799
Model Year20072013
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,419$34,790
Adjustments for Features-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,824$34,790
Total Invoice$31,069$33,315
Adjustments for Features-5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,516$33,315

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072013
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $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$4,400$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,490 lb.3,446 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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