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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: $30,045

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,116

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelPassatOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,690 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $27,727 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
All-weather floor mats 185 55 55 55
Navigation system 1,990 2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package   5,000    
All-weather floor mats 145 33 33 33
Navigation system 1,758 1,830 1,823 1,822
Limited Package   4,538    
Options (change) 2,175 7,055 2,055 2,055
Options (change) 1,903 6,401 1,856 1,855
Destination 700 695 695 695
Total Price $32,565 $30,045 $34,345 $34,845
Total Invoice $30,330 $28,116 $31,918 $32,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,722
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelPassatOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,565$30,045$34,345$34,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-2,805-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$27,365$31,540$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$3,525
Total Invoice$30,330$28,116$31,918$32,474
Adjustments for Features0-2,508-2,607-3,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$25,608$29,311$28,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,703$3,180

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelPassatOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass$0  $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,120$6,800$6,925$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$2,805$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,508-2,607-3,686

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,513 lb.3,331 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested137524%
Total Not Requested445076%

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