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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: $31,590

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $1,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,495 $28,495 $29,995
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Sunroof 1,445    
Navigation system 1,550    
Limited Package 4,600 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 325
Universal garage door opener   85  
Rear spoiler     375
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Sunroof 1,203    
Navigation system 1,294    
Limited Package 4,241 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 270
Universal garage door opener   55  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 8,890 3,871 700
Options (change) 7,817 3,567 570
Destination 795 795 895
Total Price $33,180 $33,161 $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: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,902
Model Year201320132019
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i3.6RSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/40-19
Total Price$33,180$33,161$31,590
Adjustments for Features-4,715-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,465$30,671$31,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132019
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 $600
Cruise control $150 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200 $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$8,090$5,865$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,368-2,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132019
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 Weight3,424 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

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%
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
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
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested190044%
Total Not Requested239056%

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
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 Requested155045%
Total Not Requested187555%

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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