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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,499

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $816

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,658

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $33,975
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $32,617
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 500
Premium Navigation Package     1,020
FWD     0
Special Appearance Package 835 835  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085 1,085  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 430
Premium Navigation Package     978
FWD     0
Options (change) 5,579 5,579 1,520
Options (change) 4,552 4,552 1,408
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $35,499 $38,499 $36,315
Total Invoice $32,658 $35,411 $34,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,990
Model Year201420142012
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/40-19
Total Price$35,499$38,499$36,315
Adjustments for Features-1,960-1,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,539$36,639$36,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0
Total Invoice$32,658$35,411$34,845
Adjustments for Features-1,803-1,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,855$33,700$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201420142012
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,315$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$1,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,803-1,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in102.5 in
Length189.0 in174.5 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height65.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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