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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $32,495 $35,795
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $30,565 $33,611
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 95 95 95 46 46
Remote start       379 379
Sunroof       1,500  
Navigation system       2,200 2,200
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 69 69 69 30 30
Remote start       246 246
Sunroof       1,304  
Navigation system       1,912 1,913
Options (change) 470 470 470 4,125 2,625
Options (change) 369 369 369 3,492 2,189
Destination 770 770 770 725 725
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $37,345 $39,145
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $34,782 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,927
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6S6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$37,345$39,145
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,270-3,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$34,075$35,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$1,200
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$34,782$36,525
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,046-3,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$31,736$32,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$1,178

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,855$2,855$2,955$6,125$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,270$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,046-3,611

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.2 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.937.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.974.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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