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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: $26,802

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $29,995
Premium Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 325
All Weather Package 500    
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Satellite radio 461    
Limited Package   3,400  
Rear spoiler     375
Premium Package 1,431    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 270
All Weather Package 417    
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Satellite radio 346    
Limited Package   3,207  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,732 3,671 700
Options (change) 2,370 3,383 570
Destination 775 775 895
Total Price $26,802 $32,741 $31,590

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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: $4,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,625
Model Year201220122019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE R-Line
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)225/60-17225/60-17235/40-19
Total Price$26,802$32,741$31,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,802$30,216$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,414$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE R-Line
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 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
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
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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$100
Total Value of Features$3,815$6,340$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,361-6

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,390 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested105053%
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested187554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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