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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: $36,492

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,096

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $29,950
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $27,513
All-weather floor mats 101 101 185
Cargo net 81 81  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
AWD     1,950
Navigation system     1,800
All-weather floor mats 65 65 145
Cargo net 52 52  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
AWD     1,900
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 182 182 9,185
Options (change) 117 117 8,431
Destination 915 915 630
Total Price $36,492 $39,787 $39,765
Total Invoice $34,096 $37,121 $36,574

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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: $5,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,599
Model Year201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/45-17
Total Price$36,492$39,787$39,765
Adjustments for Features-2,270-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,222$34,417$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0
Total Invoice$34,096$37,121$36,574
Adjustments for Features-2,121-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,975$32,111$36,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$136$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
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$8,825$11,925$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$5,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,121-5,0100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in106.7 in
Length189.9 in188.2 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested379072%
Total Not Requested149028%

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