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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: $39,461

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,614

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelTribecaPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,095 $39,200
Base Invoice $31,962 $36,669
Cargo net 46  
Cargo cover 75  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Navigation system 4,000 1,800
Heated front seats   225
Cargo net 30  
Cargo cover 49  
Obstacle detection, rear 234  
All-weather floor mats 36 145
Navigation system 3,478 1,589
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 4,541 2,210
Options (change) 3,827 1,933
Destination 825 690
Total Price $39,461 $42,100
Total Invoice $36,614 $39,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,671
Model Year20142008
ModelTribecaPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,461$42,100
Adjustments for Features-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,391$42,100
Total Invoice$36,614$39,292
Adjustments for Features-9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,621$39,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelTribecaPassat
Trim3.6R LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,125$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9930

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
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.3,997 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 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%

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