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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: $35,197

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,586

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatOutback
TrimVR62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,200 $30,995
Base Invoice $36,669 $28,795
Heated front seats 225  
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
Heated front seats 199  
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Navigation system 1,589 1,822
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
Options (change) 2,210 3,557
Options (change) 1,933 3,146
Destination 690 645
Total Price $42,100 $35,197
Total Invoice $39,292 $32,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,479
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatOutback
TrimVR62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,100$35,197
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,785$35,197
Total Invoice$39,292$32,586
Adjustments for Features-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,065$32,586

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatOutback
TrimVR62.5 XT Limited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,855$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in105.1 in
Length188.0 in188.7 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height59.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 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 Headroom38.6 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum		35.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft366.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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