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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: $25,490

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020192019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $25,295 $29,995
Premium Package 1,300 1,000    
All Weather Package 500      
Floor mats     235  
Rear spoiler     375 375
Premium Package 1,248 1,047    
All Weather Package 417      
Floor mats     185  
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 1,800 1,000 610 375
Options (change) 1,665 1,047 485 300
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $25,490 $29,690 $26,800 $31,265

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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: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,821
Model Year2010201020192019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,490$29,690$26,800$31,265
Adjustments for Features-2,240-3,1900-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,250$26,500$26,800$28,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201020192019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassatPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
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$4,190$5,140$1,950$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$3,190$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,111-3,0010-104

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102019
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested91550%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested77565%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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