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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: $30,220

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $3,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $26,995
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Cargo net 70 70 100
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Lighting Package     1,195
Rear spoiler     375
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Cargo net 45 45 80
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Lighting Package     1,028
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,437 3,232 2,230
Options (change) 2,004 2,667 1,863
Destination 850 850 995
Total Price $33,682 $37,477 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,614
Model Year201620162021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,682$37,477$30,220
Adjustments for Features-4,145-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,537$30,982$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162021
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
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
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,250$10,600$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$6,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,855-6,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162021
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.4 in
Length189.6 in193.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,326 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 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71034%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested17515%
Total Not Requested100085%

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