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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: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelPassatOutbackOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,995 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $32,601 $32,696 $35,635
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net 100 70 70
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595  
Metal pedals   170 170
Remote start   450 450
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo net 80 45 45
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331  
Metal pedals   110 110
Remote start   337 337
Options (change) 475 2,285 690
Options (change) 380 1,823 492
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $35,290 $38,155 $39,760
Total Invoice $33,801 $35,394 $37,002

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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: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,292
Model Year201720172017
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$35,290$38,155$39,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$35,045$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,315
Total Invoice$33,801$35,394$37,002
Adjustments for Features0-2,885-3,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,801$32,509$33,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,329

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720172017
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$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$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$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
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$4,640$7,750$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,885-3,164

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172017
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in108.1 in
Length191.6 in189.6 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,810 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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