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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: $35,555

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,265 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $32,860 $33,064 $36,089
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net 95 81 81
Remote start   470 470
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo net 69 52 52
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 470 551 551
Options (change) 369 404 404
Destination 820 915 915
Total Price $35,555 $36,861 $40,156
Total Invoice $34,049 $34,383 $37,408

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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: $2,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,416
Model Year201420182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,555$36,861$40,156
Adjustments for Features0-4,020-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$32,841$32,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$34,049$34,383$37,408
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-6,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,049$30,633$30,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420182018
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
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
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
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
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,430$7,450$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,750-6,670

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142018
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in108.1 in
Length191.6 in189.9 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.973.3 ft3

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