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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: $35,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $34,265
Base Invoice $26,460 $32,860
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,395 375
Options (change) 5,704 300
Destination 775 820
Total Price $35,465 $35,460
Total Invoice $32,939 $33,980

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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: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,026
Model Year20122014
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$35,465$35,460
Adjustments for Features-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$35,460
Total Invoice$32,939$33,980
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,954$33,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
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 app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,315$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9850

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,597 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested257574%
Total Not Requested90026%

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