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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: $27,597

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $29,995
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,800        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183   325
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 235
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Metal pedals       149  
Rear spoiler         375
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,520        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119   270
Cargo net 28 28 28 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 185
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Metal pedals       94  
Rear spoiler         300
Options (change) 3,457 657 357 323 1,035
Options (change) 3,025 505 230 205 835
Destination 645 645 645 645 895
Total Price $27,697 $27,597 $31,997 $32,463 $31,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,564
Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$27,697$27,597$31,997$32,463$31,925
Adjustments for Features-1,675-975-2,350-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,022$26,622$29,647$28,913$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$3,625$2,891$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist    $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$5,690$7,065$8,265$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$975$2,350$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,564-912-2,179-3,3030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested250084%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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