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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: $28,690

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $6,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $26,995
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 325
Rear spoiler     375
Special Appearance Package 835 835  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085 1,085  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 270
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 5,226 5,226 700
Options (change) 4,323 4,323 570
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $35,146 $38,146 $28,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,204
Model Year201420142021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,146$38,146$28,690
Adjustments for Features-5,050-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,096$33,196$28,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$7,240$7,140$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,660-4,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142021
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.4 in
Length189.0 in193.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 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 Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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