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2007 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L. Bean Edition Sedan



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2007 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 3.6L
Standards and Options
Pricing

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
MSRP $30,295 $30,300 $29,570 $30,180
Invoice Price $28,258 $27,706 $27,814 $27,997
Destination Charges $625 $625 $825 $640
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Option
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard N/A Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
CD Changer Standard Standard Option Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A Not listed Option N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Option Option N/A Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A N/A N/A
Subwoofer Option N/A N/A N/A
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler Option Option N/A Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards N/A Option Option Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Battery Gauge N/A N/A Standard N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge N/A N/A Standard N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard N/A Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Option Standard N/A Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Option
Tachometer Standard Standard N/A Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard N/A Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lighting

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Option
Cornering Lights N/A Standard Standard N/A
Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A Option Standard
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Option
Halogen Headlights Standard Option Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A Standard N/A Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Option Standard
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Option Standard
Tires and Wheels

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A Option N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A Option Option Standard
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A Option N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Washer System N/A N/A N/A Option
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Standard Standard Standard Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A N/A Option
Rear Wiper N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A Option N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer Standard N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Body Style Family Sedan Family Sedan Family Sedan Family Sedan
EPA Classification SUV4WD MIDSIZE LARGE MIDSIZE
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
City MPG 19 21 17 19
Combined MPG 22 24 20 22
Displacement (CC) 2999 3507 4606 3597
Driveline AWD FWD RWD FWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.27 5.17 2.73 3.45
Fuel Capacity (gal) 16.9 20.0 19.0 18.5
Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas FFV Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 26 28 25 28
Horsepower @ RPM 245@6600 255@6000 224@4800 280@6200
PowerToWeightRatio 14.7 14.1 18.2 12.8
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6600 6000 4800 6200
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Automatic VAR Speed Automatic 4 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 215@4200 252@4400 275@4000 265@2750
Transmission Speeds 5 VAR 4 6
Transmission Type A A A A
Type of Engine 3.0L H6 3.5L V6 4.6L V8 3.6L V6
Valves 24 24 16 24
Exterior

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Crash Test Rating 5*/5* 5*/4* 5*/5*  
Curb weight (lbs) 3570 3579 4094 3576
Overall Height (in) 59.1 58.3 56.8 58.0
Overall Length (in) 186.2 194.4 212.0 188.2
Overall Width (in) 69.7 71.7 78.2 71.7
Wheelbase (in) 105.1 111.2 114.7 106.7
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Trunk Volume (cu ft)   16 21 14
Interior - Passenger

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Seating Capacity - Optional   4    
Interior - Passengers

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Headroom front (in) 37.6 40.1 39.3 38.4
Headroom rear (in) 36.5 37.3 37.9 37.8
Hip room front (in) 51.0 53.5 58.0  
Hip room rear (in) 52.6 54.8 58.7  
Leg room front (in) 44.1 43.9 42.0 41.4
Leg room rear (in) 33.9 36.5 38.4 37.7
Passenger Volume   104 107 96
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5 6 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 6 5
Shoulder room front (in) 54.2 57.9 60.3 55.7
Shoulder room rear (in) 53.7 56.5 60.3 54.6
Suspension

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 8.4 5.5   5.2
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Live Ind
Track Front 58.9 61.4 63.4 61.1
Track Rear 58.7 61.6 65.6 61.1
Towing

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 3000 1000 1500 NR
Tow Capacity Standard 3000 1000 1500 NR
Turning Radius

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 40.0 40.0 35.8
Steering Diameter Right 35.4 40.0 40.0 35.8
Warranty

 Subaru Outback Nissan Maxima Mercury Grand Marquis Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Powertrain Miles 60000 60000 60000 60000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 60 60 60
Rust Time (Months) 60 60 60 144
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000 36000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36 36 48


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