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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackRoutanRoutan
Trim3.6RSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,295 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $26,460 $36,337 $42,465
Limited Package 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Limited Package 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Options (change) 6,395 0 0
Options (change) 5,704 0 0
Destination 775 820 820
Total Price $35,465 $38,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $32,939 $37,157 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,981
Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackRoutanRoutan
Trim3.6RSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine256hp H6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,465$38,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$36,380$39,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$32,939$37,157$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,237-5,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$34,920$37,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201220122012
ModelOutbackRoutanRoutan
Trim3.6RSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Roof rack$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  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,665$7,995$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,237-5,787

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.9 in121.2 in
Length188.2 in202.5 in
Width71.7 in76.9 in
Height65.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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