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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: $38,050

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $34,445
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 530
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
All-weather floor mats 101 101 235
AWD     1,975
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 456
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 185
AWD     1,895
Options (change) 1,106 1,106 2,740
Options (change) 818 818 2,536
Destination 1,050 1,050 865
Total Price $40,151 $42,101 $38,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,767
Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/40-19
Total Price$40,151$42,101$38,050
Adjustments for Features-620-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,531$38,341$38,050
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbackTiguan
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,650$10,790$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29-1670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20212016
ModelOutbackTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in102.5 in
Length191.3 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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