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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: $36,415

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,096

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $2,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelTribecaPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,727 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Navigation system 2,400 1,800
Cargo net 47  
Obstacle detection, rear 325  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
All-weather floor mats 36 145
Navigation system 2,207 1,589
Cargo net 30  
Obstacle detection, rear 211  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 3,125 9,185
Options (change) 2,674 8,431
Destination 695 630
Total Price $36,415 $39,765
Total Invoice $34,096 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year20092006
ModelTribecaPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$36,415$39,765
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,415$39,210
Total Invoice$34,096$36,574
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,096$36,064

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelTribecaPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-510

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelTribecaPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in188.2 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.4 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 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-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested301557%
Total Not Requested226543%

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