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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,630

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelTribecaPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $30,727 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation system 2,400      
Cargo net 47 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293      
Obstacle detection, rear 325      
Remote start 389      
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Navigation system 2,207      
Cargo net 30 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190      
Obstacle detection, rear 211      
Remote start 253      
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,454 710 475 475
Options (change) 2,891 565 380 380
Destination 695 820 820 820
Total Price $36,744 $32,025 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $34,313 $30,630 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,927
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelTribecaPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6S6
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)255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,744$32,025$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-255-2,365-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,744$31,770$33,200$35,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$34,313$30,630$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-244-2,265-2,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,313$30,386$31,800$34,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,414$3,778

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelTribecaPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
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   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,430$7,540$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$2,365$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244-2,265-2,361

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
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.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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