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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,265

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,967

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $33,975
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $32,617
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 550 550 500
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450 450 450  
Premium Navigation Package         1,020
FWD         0
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 412 412 430
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337 337 337  
Premium Navigation Package         978
FWD         0
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,520
Options (change) 749 749 749 749 1,408
Destination 875 875 875 875 820
Total Price $34,265 $36,870 $37,870 $40,070 $36,315
Total Invoice $31,967 $34,320 $35,280 $37,259 $34,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,884
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,265$36,870$37,870$40,070$36,315
Adjustments for Features-1,770-2,270-5,710-5,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$34,600$32,160$34,360$36,315
Cost Above Minimum$335$2,440$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,967$34,320$35,280$37,259$34,845
Adjustments for Features-1,651-2,113-5,319-5,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,316$32,207$29,961$31,950$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$355$2,246$0$1,989$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Cornering lights    $50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,900$11,340$11,340$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$2,270$5,710$5,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,651-2,113-5,319-5,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172012
ModelOutbackTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in102.5 in
Length189.6 in174.5 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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