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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: $37,477

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $738

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,744

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,950 $33,395
Base Invoice $27,513 $31,227
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
All-weather floor mats 185 72
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD 1,950  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Cargo net   70
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
All-weather floor mats 145 46
Navigation system 1,589  
AWD 1,900  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Cargo net   45
Options (change) 7,635 3,232
Options (change) 6,986 2,667
Destination 630 850
Total Price $38,215 $37,477
Total Invoice $35,129 $34,744

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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: $5,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,622
Model Year20062016
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/60-18
Total Price$38,215$37,477
Adjustments for Features0-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,215$32,907
Total Invoice$35,129$34,744
Adjustments for Features0-4,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,129$30,507

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,205$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,237

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length188.2 in189.6 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.273.3 ft3

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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 headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested289075%
Total Not Requested94025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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