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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: $30,242

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $8,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $8,109

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Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $33,600
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $31,323
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Trim Pack 3       2,325
Navigation Package       2,475
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo net 28 28 28  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Trim Pack 3       2,053
Navigation Package       2,185
Options (change) 3,302 2,302 2,119 4,800
Options (change) 2,898 2,019 1,900 4,238
Destination 645 645 645 750
Total Price $30,242 $33,942 $34,259 $39,150
Total Invoice $28,202 $31,459 $31,895 $36,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,917
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6251hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,242$33,942$34,259$39,150
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,817$33,942$33,134$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,202$31,459$31,895$36,311
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,047-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,806$31,459$30,848$33,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,042$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable console   $200
Roof rack$300$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$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop $100  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$6,615$7,740$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,047-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,331 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
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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