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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
TrimLimited XTTouring XTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $32,950
Cargo net 81 81 95
Remote start 470 470  
Rear spoiler     375
Cargo net 52 52 69
Remote start 352 352  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 551 551 470
Options (change) 404 404 369
Destination 1,050 1,050 770
Total Price $39,596 $41,546 $34,190

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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: $804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,571
Model Year202120212012
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
TrimLimited XTTouring XTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine260hp H4260hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 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$39,596$41,546$34,190
Adjustments for Features-5,020-8,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,576$33,386$34,190
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year202120212012
ModelOutbackOutbackPassat
TrimLimited XTTouring XTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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 
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 
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 
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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$8,050$11,190$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$8,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-184-2860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212012
ModelOutbackPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.4 in
Length191.3 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft315.9 ft3

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