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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $482

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $527

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 42 42 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Cargo net 28 28 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Navigation system 1,822 1,822      
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 2,302 2,119 850 850 850
Options (change) 2,019 1,900 680 680 680
Destination 645 645 820 820 820
Total Price $33,942 $34,259 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,895 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $622
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,942$34,259$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-540-540-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,134$32,920$35,055$37,025
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$31,459$31,895$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-516-516-612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,848$31,470$33,518$35,407
Cost Above Minimum$611$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop$100    
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$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
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
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, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,390$5,805$5,805$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$540$540$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-516-516-612

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082015
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.3,173 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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