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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: $31,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,637

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,995 $30,995
Base Invoice $32,601 $28,795
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 42
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 28
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 475 302
Options (change) 380 197
Destination 820 645
Total Price $35,290 $31,942
Total Invoice $33,801 $29,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117
Model Year20172008
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,290$31,942
Adjustments for Features-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,065$31,942
Total Invoice$33,801$29,637
Adjustments for Features-4,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,754$29,637

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172008
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 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 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,715$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,481 lb.3,535 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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