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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $187

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,052

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelOutbackPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $28,258 $30,353 $33,230
Cargo net 42 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235
Rear spoiler 380 375 375
Navigation system 2,000    
Cargo net 28 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185
Rear spoiler 285 300 300
Navigation system 1,823    
Options (change) 2,477 710 710
Options (change) 2,169 565 565
Destination 625 850 850
Total Price $33,397 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $31,052 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,948
Model Year200720182018
ModelOutbackPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,397$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-3,830-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,397$29,380$32,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$31,052$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,664-3,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,052$28,104$30,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720182018
ModelOutbackPassatPassat
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$4,675$8,505$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,664-3,808

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,286 lb.3,275 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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