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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: $35,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,265 $28,295
Base Invoice $32,860 $26,460
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 375 6,395
Options (change) 300 5,704
Destination 820 775
Total Price $35,460 $35,465
Total Invoice $33,980 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,026
Model Year20142012
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,460$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$34,405
Total Invoice$33,980$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,980$31,954

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$3,255$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in107.9 in
Length191.6 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.971.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested257574%
Total Not Requested90026%

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