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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: $33,480

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,244

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6RV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $35,995
Base Invoice $26,643 $34,519
Limited Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 375
Rear spoiler   375
Limited Package 3,391  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 300
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,190 750
Options (change) 3,806 600
Destination 795 820
Total Price $33,480 $37,565
Total Invoice $31,244 $35,939

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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: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,700
Model Year20132015
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$33,480$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,480$36,525
Total Invoice$31,244$35,939
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,244$34,944

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132015
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-995

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length189.0 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,423 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

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 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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