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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $36

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,369 $31,600
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,295 375
Options (change) 5,612 300
Destination 725 770
Total Price $35,215 $34,095
Total Invoice $32,706 $32,670

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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: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,831
Model Year20112012
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,215$34,095
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$34,095
Total Invoice$32,706$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,839$32,670

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,515$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8670

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,544 lb.3,446 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested252568%
Total Not Requested117532%

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