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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: $35,427

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,626

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $36,250
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $34,801
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795  
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 700
Remote start 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Cargo net 70 70 100
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
Roof rack crossbars     365
Cargo cover     200
Universal garage door opener     325
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663  
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 600
Remote start 337 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Cargo net 45 45 80
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
Roof rack crossbars     300
Cargo cover     152
Universal garage door opener     270
Options (change) 4,582 4,582 1,925
Options (change) 3,670 3,670 1,587
Destination 850 850 900
Total Price $35,427 $38,427 $39,075
Total Invoice $32,626 $35,380 $37,288

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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: $2,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,288
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/50-19
Total Price$35,427$38,427$39,075
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,427$37,927$37,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$32,626$35,380$37,288
Adjustments for Features0-460-1,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,626$34,920$35,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,294$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
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$6,015$6,515$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-1,374

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length189.6 in185.1 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.533.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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