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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,352

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,498

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguanOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,250 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $34,801 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Class II trailer hitch 700 547 547 547 547
Roof rack crossbars 365        
Cargo net 100 81 81 81 81
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101 101 101
Universal garage door opener 325        
Cargo cover 200        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   2,085 1,585    
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458 458 458
Remote start   470 470 470 470
Class II trailer hitch 600 410 410 410 410
Roof rack crossbars 300        
Cargo net 80 52 52 52 52
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65 65
Universal garage door opener 270        
Cargo cover 152        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,738 1,323    
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343 343 343
Remote start   352 352 352 352
Options (change) 1,925 3,742 3,242 1,657 1,657
Options (change) 1,587 2,960 2,545 1,222 1,222
Destination 900 915 915 915 915
Total Price $39,075 $37,352 $39,552 $39,062 $41,262
Total Invoice $37,288 $34,498 $36,524 $36,248 $38,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,363
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguanOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,075$37,352$39,552$39,062$41,262
Adjustments for Features0-620-620-710-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$36,732$38,932$38,352$40,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$37,288$34,498$36,524$36,248$38,226
Adjustments for Features0-573-573-659-658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,288$33,925$35,951$35,589$37,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,026$1,664$3,643

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguanOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Remote app$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane sway warning $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
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    
Mirrorlink support$0    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,405$7,025$7,025$7,115$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$620$710$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573-573-659-658

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.1 in
Length185.1 in189.9 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested370094%
Total Not Requested2506%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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