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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTribecaPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,702 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Navigation system 2,400      
Cargo net 47 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293      
Remote start 389      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Navigation system 2,210      
Cargo net 30 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190      
Remote start 253      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,129 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,683 369 369 369
Destination 645 795 795 795
Total Price $36,369 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $34,030 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,032
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTribecaPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,369$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features-1,77000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,599$31,690$34,180$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$34,030$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features-1,65600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,374$30,342$32,728$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelTribecaPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$2,855$2,855$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,65600-96

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelTribecaPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.4 ft315.9 ft3

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