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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: $34,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,216

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,370 $27,995
Base Invoice $29,095 $26,186
Sport Package 4,030  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
iPod integration 0  
AWD 1,950  
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
Sport Package 3,681  
Navigation system 1,589 1,668
iPod integration 0  
AWD 1,900  
Limited Package   2,838
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 7,780 5,995
Options (change) 7,170 5,335
Destination 640 695
Total Price $39,790 $34,685
Total Invoice $36,905 $32,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,026
Model Year20072010
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$39,790$34,685
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$34,685
Total Invoice$36,905$32,216
Adjustments for Features-6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,242$32,216

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072010
ModelPassatOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,405$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6630

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072010
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in107.9 in
Length188.0 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested250054%
Total Not Requested215546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested117535%

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