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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,395 $34,650
Base Invoice $31,227 $33,230
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Metal pedals 170  
Cargo net 70 100
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Remote start 450  
Rear spoiler   375
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Metal pedals 110  
Cargo net 45 80
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Remote start 337  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,852 710
Options (change) 3,114 565
Destination 850 850
Total Price $38,097 $36,210
Total Invoice $35,191 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,366
Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,097$36,210
Adjustments for Features-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,027$36,210
Total Invoice$35,191$34,645
Adjustments for Features-1,9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,279$34,645

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$7,300$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.4 in
Length189.6 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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