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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: $32,565

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelPassatOutback
TrimKomfort3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,690 $33,395
Base Invoice $27,727 $31,227
Navigation system 1,990  
All-weather floor mats 185 72
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Navigation system 1,758  
All-weather floor mats 145 46
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 2,175 3,162
Options (change) 1,903 2,622
Destination 700 850
Total Price $32,565 $37,407
Total Invoice $30,330 $34,699

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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: $4,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,891
Model Year20092016
ModelPassatOutback
TrimKomfort3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/60-18
Total Price$32,565$37,407
Adjustments for Features0-8,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$28,502
Total Invoice$30,330$34,699
Adjustments for Features0-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$26,439

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelPassatOutback
TrimKomfort3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,720$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length188.0 in189.6 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.3,810 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
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested61029%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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