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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: $35,197

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,586

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $29,950
Base Invoice $28,795 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Universal garage door opener 77  
Cargo net 42  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Navigation system 1,822 1,589
Universal garage door opener 50  
Cargo net 28  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 3,557 6,985
Options (change) 3,146 6,421
Destination 645 630
Total Price $35,197 $37,565
Total Invoice $32,586 $34,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,751
Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$35,197$37,565
Adjustments for Features-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,362$37,565
Total Invoice$32,586$34,564
Adjustments for Features-7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,813$34,564

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length188.7 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height63.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested244064%
Total Not Requested139036%

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