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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: $32,592

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,259

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $36,835
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,325
Universal garage door opener 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42 100
Rear spoiler   375
Universal garage door opener 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 302 475
Options (change) 197 380
Destination 695 820
Total Price $32,592 $38,130
Total Invoice $30,259 $36,525

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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: $1,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,133
Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,592$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,592$33,815
Total Invoice$30,259$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,259$32,392

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,133

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,535 lb.3,481 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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