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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,755 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $26,861 $21,939 $26,460
Navigation system 1,990 1,550 1,550
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Navigation system 1,758 1,294 1,294
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 1,990 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 1,758 6,553 5,704
Destination 750 775 775
Total Price $31,495 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $29,369 $29,267 $32,939

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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: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionS6M6T5
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$31,495$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$28,505$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$29,369$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-2,753-3,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,369$26,514$29,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,793

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $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 $100
Total Value of Features$2,755$5,715$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,753-3,632

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102012
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.3,390 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested165038%
Total Not Requested269062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested237568%

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