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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: $36,861

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $804

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,383

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $35,995
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $34,519
Remote start 470 470  
Cargo net 81 81 100
Rear spoiler     375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Remote start 352 352  
Cargo net 52 52 80
Rear spoiler     300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300
Options (change) 551 551 850
Options (change) 404 404 680
Destination 915 915 820
Total Price $36,861 $40,156 $37,665
Total Invoice $34,383 $37,408 $36,019

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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: $4,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,919
Model Year201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,861$40,156$37,665
Adjustments for Features-3,520-6,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,341$33,496$37,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$34,383$37,408$36,019
Adjustments for Features-3,283-6,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,100$31,204$36,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$104$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
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 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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, rear $250 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,650$10,790$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$6,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,283-6,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.4 in
Length189.9 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,423 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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