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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: $36,492

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,408

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,096

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,370 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $29,095 $33,064 $36,089
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Sport Package 4,030    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 185 101 101
Navigation system 1,800    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
AWD 1,950    
Cargo net   81 81
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Sport Package 3,681    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65
Navigation system 1,589    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
AWD 1,900    
Cargo net   52 52
Options (change) 9,890 182 182
Options (change) 9,015 117 117
Destination 640 915 915
Total Price $41,900 $36,492 $39,787
Total Invoice $38,750 $34,096 $37,121

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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: $6,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,051
Model Year200720182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$41,900$36,492$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,900$34,997$35,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195
Total Invoice$38,750$34,096$37,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,397-4,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,750$32,699$32,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
Trim3.6 VR63.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,330$7,825$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,397-4,287

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072018
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length188.0 in189.9 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested299064%
Total Not Requested166536%

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