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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $30,657 $33,703
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 100 100 100 46 46
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375    
Sunroof       1,500  
Remote start       379 379
Navigation system       2,200 2,200
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 80 80 80 30 30
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300    
Sunroof       1,304  
Remote start       246 246
Navigation system       1,912 1,913
Options (change) 850 850 850 4,125 2,625
Options (change) 680 680 680 3,492 2,189
Destination 820 820 820 775 775
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $37,495 $39,295
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $34,924 $36,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$37,495$39,295
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,770-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,565$35,725$36,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$1,200
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$34,924$36,667
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,649-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$35,923$33,275$34,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$1,181

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribecaTribeca
Trim1.8T 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  
Remote app$25$25$25  
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
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
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, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,780$3,780$3,880$5,550$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,770$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,649-2,211

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,173 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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