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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: $31,680

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,755 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $26,861 $33,064 $36,089
Navigation system 1,990    
All-weather floor mats 185 101 101
Navigation system 1,758    
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65
Options (change) 2,175 101 101
Options (change) 1,903 65 65
Destination 750 915 915
Total Price $31,680 $36,411 $39,706
Total Invoice $29,514 $34,044 $37,069

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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: $1,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,716
Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,680$36,411$39,706
Adjustments for Features0-6,680-9,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$29,731$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$29,514$34,044$37,069
Adjustments for Features0-6,246-9,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$27,798$27,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$103

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimKomfort3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,320$10,000$13,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,680$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,246-9,168

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102018
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in108.1 in
Length188.0 in189.9 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height59.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.3,893 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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