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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: $38,130

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192016
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,995 $38,995 $36,835
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
Remote start 470 470  
Metal pedals 172 172  
Cargo net 81 81 100
Rear spoiler     375
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Remote start 352 352  
Metal pedals 112 112  
Cargo net 52 52 80
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,308 723 475
Options (change) 1,839 516 380
Destination 975 975 820
Total Price $38,278 $40,693 $38,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,166
Model Year201920192016
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$38,278$40,693$38,130
Adjustments for Features-3,510-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,768$37,093$38,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201920192016
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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$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$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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 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 
App support  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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$7,950$8,040$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-258-1320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192016
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.3,481 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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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