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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelPassatPassatTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $32,595
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $30,657
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 46
Sunroof     1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Remote start     379
Navigation system     2,200
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 30
Sunroof     1,304
Obstacle detection, rear     234
Remote start     246
Navigation system     1,912
Options (change) 475 475 4,485
Options (change) 380 380 3,726
Destination 820 820 795
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $37,875
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $35,178

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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: $6,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,178
Model Year201720172013
ModelPassatPassatTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$32,290$35,290$37,875
Adjustments for Features-965-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$34,225$37,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$35,178
Adjustments for Features-924-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,000$32,781$35,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201720172013
ModelPassatPassatTribeca
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$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
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,990$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-924-1,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,231 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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