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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: $35,792

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,176

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,995 $31,595
Base Invoice $34,519 $29,367
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 28
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 850 3,502
Options (change) 680 3,114
Destination 820 695
Total Price $37,665 $35,792
Total Invoice $36,019 $33,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,325
Model Year20152009
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,665$35,792
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$35,272
Total Invoice$36,019$33,176
Adjustments for Features0-482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$32,694

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152009
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
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
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,530$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-482

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152009
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.6 in188.7 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.966.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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