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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,005

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,643 $27,513
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
AWD   1,950
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 3,871 4,700
Options (change) 3,567 4,413
Destination 795 630
Total Price $33,161 $35,280
Total Invoice $31,005 $32,556

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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: $1,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,053
Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-17
Total Price$33,161$35,280
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,161$34,740
Total Invoice$31,005$32,556
Adjustments for Features0-498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,005$32,058

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.7 in
Length189.0 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height65.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250073%
Total Not Requested92527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested073%
Total Not Requested027%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested118031%

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