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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: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,442

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $30,353 $33,230
Cargo net 42 42 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Cargo net 28 28 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 2,280 2,246 710 710
Options (change) 2,002 1,977 565 565
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $33,920 $34,386 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $31,442 $31,972 $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: $3,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,929
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,920$34,386$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-4,015-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,920$33,186$29,195$32,045
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$31,442$31,972$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-3,841-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,442$30,856$27,927$30,660
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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 cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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$25  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,640$6,840$9,655$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$4,015$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-3,841-3,985

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
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.3,275 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
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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