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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: $3,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,676

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutanRoutan
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $36,337 $42,465
Cargo net 42 42    
Universal garage door opener 77      
Navigation system 2,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Cargo net 28 28    
Universal garage door opener 50      
Navigation system 1,823      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 2,119 225 0 0
Options (change) 1,901 147 0 0
Destination 625 625 820 820
Total Price $35,239 $36,545 $38,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $32,676 $33,838 $37,157 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,145
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutanRoutan
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine250hp H6250hp H6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,239$36,545$38,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,475-7,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,239$36,095$35,235$37,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0$2,690
Total Invoice$32,676$33,838$37,157$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-417-3,336-6,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,676$33,421$33,821$36,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutanRoutan
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, third row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable console  $200$200
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Sliding center console  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,915$9,940$13,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,475$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-417-3,336-6,886

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
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.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 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 ft3140.6 ft3

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