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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $31,095
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 375
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 300
Destination 775 775 920
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,184
Model Year201220122020
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122020
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,515$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-137

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,390 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested116527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%

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