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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: $39,227

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $3,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
TrimLimited XTTouring XTVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $39,200
Cargo net 81 81  
All-weather floor mats 101 101 185
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Adaptive cruise control     975
Navigation system     1,800
Cargo net 52 52  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 145
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Adaptive cruise control     861
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 182 182 3,185
Options (change) 117 117 2,794
Destination 1,050 1,050 690
Total Price $39,227 $41,177 $43,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,112
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
TrimLimited XTTouring XTVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp H4260hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,227$41,177$43,075
Adjustments for Features-1,295-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,932$36,742$43,075
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
TrimLimited XTTouring XTVR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 bumper protector $40 
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 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
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 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,100$11,240$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-39-1260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212008
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in106.7 in
Length191.3 in188.0 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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