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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: $33,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,102

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $7,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatOutback
TrimVR63.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $30,295
Base Invoice $33,597 $28,258
Heated front seats 225  
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Rear spoiler 479 380
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
AWD 1,950  
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
Heated front seats 199  
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Rear spoiler 310 285
Navigation system 1,589 1,823
AWD 1,959  
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
Options (change) 4,639 2,554
Options (change) 4,202 2,219
Destination 690 625
Total Price $41,379 $33,474
Total Invoice $38,489 $31,102

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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: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,941
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatOutback
TrimVR63.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,379$33,474
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,824$33,474
Total Invoice$38,489$31,102
Adjustments for Features-1,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,043$31,102

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082007
ModelPassatOutback
TrimVR63.0R 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,380$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082007
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.3,560 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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