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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $29,995
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 100
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 235
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Rear spoiler         375
LED headlights         1,195
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 80
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 185
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
Rear spoiler         300
LED headlights         1,028
Options (change) 354 354 354 354 2,230
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 1,863
Destination 915 915 915 915 895
Total Price $33,964 $36,664 $37,759 $39,959 $33,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,930
Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,964$36,664$37,759$39,959$33,120
Adjustments for Features-5,135-6,035-9,175-9,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,829$30,629$28,584$30,784$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201820182019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSE R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,975$9,875$13,015$13,015$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$6,035$9,175$9,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,803-5,631-8,567-8,5490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
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 Weight3,623 lb.3,275 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
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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