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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: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,650 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,230 $26,369
Rear spoiler 375  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,550
Rear spoiler 300  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Navigation system   1,294
Options (change) 375 6,295
Options (change) 300 5,612
Destination 850 725
Total Price $35,875 $35,215
Total Invoice $34,380 $32,706

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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: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,081
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatOutback
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,875$35,215
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,000$35,215
Total Invoice$34,380$32,706
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,625$32,706

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182011
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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 
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 air vents$100 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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$7,290$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in107.9 in
Length191.6 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,544 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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