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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: $36,655

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,983

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackRoutan
Trim3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,995 $37,390
Base Invoice $30,860 $35,857
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Remote start 450  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 70  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Remote start 337  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 45  
Options (change) 2,810 0
Options (change) 2,273 0
Destination 850 820
Total Price $36,655 $38,210
Total Invoice $33,983 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,528
Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackRoutan
Trim3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine256hp H6283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,655$38,210
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$38,210
Total Invoice$33,983$36,677
Adjustments for Features-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,149$36,677

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackRoutan
Trim3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,165$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
ModelOutbackRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.1 in121.2 in
Length189.6 in202.5 in
Width72.4 in76.9 in
Height66.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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