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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: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,986

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $32,595
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $30,657
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 46
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Sunroof       1,500
Remote start       379
Navigation system       2,200
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 30
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Sunroof       1,304
Remote start       246
Navigation system       1,912
Options (change) 850 850 850 4,125
Options (change) 680 680 680 3,492
Destination 820 820 820 795
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $37,515
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $34,944

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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: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,309
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$37,515
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,565$35,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$34,944
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$35,923$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatTribeca
Trim1.8T 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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
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
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $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
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $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
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
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, 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
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,649

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20152013
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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