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Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,292

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelRoutanOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,600 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $31,323 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Trim Pack 3 2,325      
Navigation Package 2,475      
Limited Package   5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Cargo net   42 42 42
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,000
Trim Pack 3 2,053      
Navigation Package 2,185      
Limited Package   4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Cargo net   28 28 28
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Navigation system   1,830 1,823 1,822
Options (change) 4,800 7,302 2,302 2,119
Options (change) 4,238 6,565 2,020 1,900
Destination 750 695 695 695
Total Price $39,150 $30,292 $34,592 $34,909
Total Invoice $36,311 $28,280 $32,082 $32,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,003
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,383
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelRoutanOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine251hp V6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,150$30,292$34,592$34,909
Adjustments for Features-2,8550-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,295$30,292$34,467$33,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$36,311$28,280$32,082$32,519
Adjustments for Features-2,6480-116-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,663$28,280$31,966$31,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,686$3,191

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelRoutanOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable console$200   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,855$6,000$6,125$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6480-116-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092009
ModelRoutanOutback
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in105.1 in
Length202.5 in188.7 in
Width76.9 in69.7 in
Height68.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested69049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested307553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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