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Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,565

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTribecaPassat
TrimLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,595 $29,690
Base Invoice $30,702 $27,727
Cargo cover 149  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Navigation system 2,400 1,990
Cargo cover 91  
All-weather floor mats 36 145
Navigation system 2,210 1,758
Options (change) 2,609 2,175
Options (change) 2,337 1,903
Destination 645 700
Total Price $35,849 $32,565
Total Invoice $33,684 $30,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $245
Model Year20082009
ModelTribecaPassat
TrimLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$35,849$32,565
Adjustments for Features-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,019$32,565
Total Invoice$33,684$30,330
Adjustments for Features-3,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,085$30,330

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
ModelTribecaPassat
TrimLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$6,600$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5990

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
ModelTribecaPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.2 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in188.0 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.6 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.4 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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