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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,650 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $33,230 $33,064 $36,089
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net 100 81 81
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Metal pedals   172 172
Remote start   470 470
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo net 80 52 52
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Metal pedals   112 112
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 710 2,409 824
Options (change) 565 1,904 581
Destination 850 915 915
Total Price $36,210 $38,719 $40,429
Total Invoice $34,645 $35,883 $37,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,746
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,210$38,719$40,429
Adjustments for Features0-3,220-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$35,499$37,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,620
Total Invoice$34,645$35,883$37,585
Adjustments for Features0-2,984-3,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,645$32,899$34,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,830$8,050$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,984-3,077

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in108.1 in
Length191.6 in189.9 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.973.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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