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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: $32,585

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,200

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelTribecaTribecaPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,495 $35,795 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $30,565 $33,611 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Sunroof 1,500        
Cargo net 46 46 95 95 95
Navigation system 2,200 2,200      
Remote start 379 379      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Sunroof 1,304        
Cargo net 30 30 69 69 69
Navigation system 1,912 1,913      
Remote start 246 246      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 4,125 2,625 470 470 470
Options (change) 3,492 2,189 369 369 369
Destination 725 725 820 820 820
Total Price $37,345 $39,145 $32,585 $34,685 $35,555
Total Invoice $34,782 $36,525 $31,200 $33,215 $34,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,468
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelTribecaTribecaPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,345$39,145$32,585$34,685$35,555
Adjustments for Features-2,270-2,87000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$36,275$32,585$34,685$35,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$34,782$36,525$31,200$33,215$34,049
Adjustments for Features-2,114-2,67800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,668$33,847$31,200$33,215$33,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,179$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelTribecaTribecaPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$6,400$3,530$3,530$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$2,870$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,114-2,67800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112014
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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