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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $33,600
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $31,323
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Trim Pack 3     2,325
Navigation Package     2,475
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Trim Pack 3     2,053
Navigation Package     2,185
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 4,800
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 4,238
Destination 775 775 750
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $39,150
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $36,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,651
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6251hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,465$35,465$39,150
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$36,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$36,311
Adjustments for Features0-882-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$33,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,515$5,465$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-2,393

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,390 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 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 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested146534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225065%
Total Not Requested122535%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested112580%
Total Not Requested29020%

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