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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: $28,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $26,995
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   325
Cargo net 42 42 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Rear spoiler       375
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   270
Cargo net 28 28 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 5,357 357 174 1,035
Options (change) 4,768 230 111 835
Destination 695 695 695 995
Total Price $28,347 $32,647 $32,964 $29,025

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,630
Model Year2009200920092021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,347$32,647$32,964$29,025
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,220-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,252$31,427$30,744$29,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920092021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$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$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
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 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,575$6,700$7,700$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,220$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,023-1,132-2,0700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092021
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length188.7 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height63.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,326 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested157527%
Total Not Requested425073%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

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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