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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $34,650
Base Invoice $30,034 $33,230
Navigation system 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Special Appearance Package 835  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 5,040 375
Options (change) 4,202 300
Destination 825 850
Total Price $37,960 $35,875
Total Invoice $35,061 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,520
Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$37,960$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,960$35,000
Total Invoice$35,061$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,061$33,541

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-839

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
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.3,571 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 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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