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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: $34,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,216

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,995 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,186 $36,669
Limited Package 3,000  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Sunroof 995  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Limited Package 2,838  
Navigation system 1,668 1,589
Sunroof 829  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 5,995 2,025
Options (change) 5,335 1,788
Destination 695 690
Total Price $34,685 $41,915
Total Invoice $32,216 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,469
Model Year20102008
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,685$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,685$40,350
Total Invoice$32,216$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,216$37,685

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,462

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,544 lb.3,997 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 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested220065%
Total Not Requested117535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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