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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: $34,397

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,852

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $31,295
Base Invoice $33,230 $29,058
Cargo net 100 42
All-weather floor mats 235 55
Rear spoiler 375 380
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net 80 28
All-weather floor mats 185 33
Rear spoiler 300 285
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 710 2,477
Options (change) 565 2,169
Destination 850 625
Total Price $36,210 $34,397
Total Invoice $34,645 $31,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,115
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,210$34,397
Adjustments for Features-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$34,397
Total Invoice$34,645$31,852
Adjustments for Features-4,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,737$31,852

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182006
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,555$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9080

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182006
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.6 in186.2 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.6 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 in36.5 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 Volume15.9 ft311.4 ft3

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