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Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,558

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $5,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,695

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $6,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTribecaRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,595 $44,280
Base Invoice $30,702 $42,465
Third-row seat 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Navigation system 2,400  
Rear bumper protector 64  
Cargo net 47  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800  
Remote start 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 325  
Third-row seat 756  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Navigation system 2,205  
Rear bumper protector 42  
Cargo net 30  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,661  
Remote start 253  
Obstacle detection, rear 211  
Options (change) 6,318 0
Options (change) 5,348 0
Destination 645 820
Total Price $39,558 $45,100
Total Invoice $36,695 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,048
Model Year20082012
ModelTribecaRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine256hp H6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$39,558$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,558$41,410
Total Invoice$36,695$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,695$39,743

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
ModelTribecaRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$5,175$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,542

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
ModelTribecaRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.2 in121.2 in
Length191.5 in202.5 in
Width73.9 in76.9 in
Height66.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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