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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: $30,242

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Stability control 300          
Limited Package 2,700          
Cargo net 42 42 42 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Stability control 275          
Limited Package 2,426          
Cargo net 28 28 28 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 3,302 2,302 2,119 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,898 2,019 1,900 369 369 369
Destination 645 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $30,242 $33,942 $34,259 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $28,202 $31,459 $31,895 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,198
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,242$33,942$34,259$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features-1,135-710-1,83500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,107$33,232$32,424$31,690$34,180$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$28,202$31,459$31,895$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features-1,058-658-1,70800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,144$30,801$30,187$30,342$32,728$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,657$3,043$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Hood scoop $100    
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$5,490$6,615$4,780$4,780$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$710$1,835$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,058-658-1,70800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length188.7 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height63.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

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