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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: $34,094

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,617

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $31,295
Base Invoice $27,513 $29,058
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
AWD 1,950  
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
AWD 1,900  
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Navigation system 1,589 1,823
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
Options (change) 6,685 2,174
Options (change) 6,147 1,934
Destination 630 625
Total Price $37,265 $34,094
Total Invoice $34,290 $31,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $920
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,265$34,094
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,360$34,094
Total Invoice$34,290$31,617
Adjustments for Features-1,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,537$31,617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$6,180$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7530

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in105.1 in
Length188.2 in186.2 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested256567%
Total Not Requested126533%

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