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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: $27,165

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $26,995
Premium Package 1,300    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
All Weather Package 500    
Limited Package   3,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear spoiler     375
Premium Package 1,246    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
All Weather Package 417    
Limited Package   3,115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,245 4,745 700
Options (change) 2,866 4,318 570
Destination 725 725 995
Total Price $27,165 $33,665 $28,690

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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: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,905
Model Year201120112021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,165$33,665$28,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$30,690$28,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
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
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,840$6,815$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,776-31

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112021
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in193.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,326 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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested91547%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested152541%
Total Not Requested217559%

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%

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