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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: $30,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RKomfort
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $28,755
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $26,861
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,990
Limited Package 4,000 3,000  
Sunroof 995 995  
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,758
Limited Package 3,689 2,838  
Sunroof 829 829  
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 1,990
Options (change) 6,186 5,335 1,758
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $30,685 $34,685 $31,495
Total Invoice $28,544 $32,216 $29,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,113
Model Year201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RKomfort
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/45-17
Total Price$30,685$34,685$31,495
Adjustments for Features-2,460-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,225$31,275$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$28,544$32,216$29,369
Adjustments for Features-2,288-3,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,256$29,049$29,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102010
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RKomfort
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,365$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,288-3,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length188.2 in188.0 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height65.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested142534%
Total Not Requested281566%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested87526%
Total Not Requested250074%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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