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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: $8,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribeca
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $34,095
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $31,962
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 46
Remote start       379
Navigation system       4,000
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 30
Remote start       246
Navigation system       3,478
Options (change) 470 470 470 4,425
Options (change) 369 369 369 3,754
Destination 770 770 770 825
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $39,345
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $36,541

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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: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,766
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribeca
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6S6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$39,345
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$36,541
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribeca
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
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
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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
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$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,966

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122014
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested100062%

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