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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: $30,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,690 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $27,727 $21,663 $26,186
Navigation system 1,990 2,000 2,000
Limited Package   4,000 3,000
Sunroof   995 995
Navigation system 1,758 1,668 1,668
Limited Package   3,689 2,838
Sunroof   829 829
Options (change) 1,990 6,995 5,995
Options (change) 1,758 6,186 5,335
Destination 700 695 695
Total Price $32,380 $30,685 $34,685
Total Invoice $30,185 $28,544 $32,216

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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: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,232
Model Year200920102010
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$32,380$30,685$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,785-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$27,900$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$30,185$28,544$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-2,591-3,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$25,953$28,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920102010
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
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$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,855$5,640$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,591-3,469

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,513 lb.3,387 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested120028%
Total Not Requested304072%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77523%
Total Not Requested260077%

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