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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,659

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,593

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,490 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $46,502 $33,064 $36,089
Roof rack crossbars 365    
Cargo net 100 81 81
All-weather floor mats 285 101 101
Rear bumper protector 150 107  
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Remote start   470 470
Roof rack crossbars 300    
Cargo net 80 52 52
All-weather floor mats 235 65 65
Rear bumper protector 118 69  
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 900 3,349 1,657
Options (change) 733 2,614 1,222
Destination 925 915 915
Total Price $50,315 $39,659 $41,262
Total Invoice $48,160 $36,593 $38,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,901
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$50,315$39,659$41,262
Adjustments for Features-3,8300-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,485$39,659$41,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,553
Total Invoice$48,160$36,593$38,226
Adjustments for Features-3,6660-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,494$36,593$38,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,587

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,005$7,175$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6660-46

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.3 in108.1 in
Length198.3 in189.9 in
Width78.3 in72.4 in
Height69.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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