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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: $39,703

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $5,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $44,280
Cargo net 81 81  
Rear bumper protector 107    
Remote start 470 470  
Cargo net 52 52  
Rear bumper protector 69    
Remote start 352 352  
Options (change) 658 551 0
Options (change) 473 404 0
Destination 1,050 1,050 820
Total Price $39,703 $41,546 $45,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,069
Model Year202120212012
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine260hp H4260hp H4283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$39,703$41,546$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,703$38,446$42,110
Cost Above Minimum$1,257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year202120212012
ModelOutbackOutbackRoutan
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,150$11,250$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-108-2,870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20212012
ModelOutbackRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.1 in121.2 in
Length191.3 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in76.9 in
Height66.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
32.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft3140.6 ft3

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