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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,239

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,676

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $33,600
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $31,323
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Trim Pack 3     2,325
Navigation Package     2,475
Cargo net 28 28  
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Trim Pack 3     2,053
Navigation Package     2,185
Options (change) 2,119 225 4,800
Options (change) 1,901 147 4,238
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $35,239 $36,545 $39,150
Total Invoice $32,676 $33,838 $36,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year200620062009
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine250hp H6250hp H6251hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,239$36,545$39,150
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,239$36,095$36,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0
Total Invoice$32,676$33,838$36,311
Adjustments for Features0-417-2,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,676$33,421$33,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620062009
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,715$7,165$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-417-2,574

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in121.2 in
Length188.7 in202.5 in
Width69.7 in76.9 in
Height63.2 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested69049%

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