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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,005

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,835 $28,495
Base Invoice $35,325 $26,643
Rear spoiler 375  
Limited Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Rear spoiler 300  
Limited Package   3,391
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 375 3,871
Options (change) 300 3,567
Destination 820 795
Total Price $38,030 $33,161
Total Invoice $36,445 $31,005

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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: $594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,343
Model Year20162013
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$38,030$33,161
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,755$33,161
Total Invoice$36,445$31,005
Adjustments for Features-4,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,348$31,005

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$8,590$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162013
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in107.9 in
Length191.6 in189.0 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,613 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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