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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: $35,239

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,676

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,600 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $31,323 $30,150 $33,066
Trim Pack 3 2,325    
Navigation Package 2,475    
Cargo net   42 42
Universal garage door opener   77  
Navigation system   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Trim Pack 3 2,053    
Navigation Package 2,185    
Cargo net   28 28
Universal garage door opener   50  
Navigation system   1,823  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 4,800 2,119 225
Options (change) 4,238 1,901 147
Destination 750 625 625
Total Price $39,150 $35,239 $36,545
Total Invoice $36,311 $32,676 $33,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year200920062006
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine251hp V6250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,150$35,239$36,545
Adjustments for Features-2,7750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$35,239$36,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$856
Total Invoice$36,311$32,676$33,838
Adjustments for Features-2,5740-417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,737$32,676$33,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920062006
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Roof rack $300$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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,490$6,715$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5740-417

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006
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.3,321 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 3.0R VDC Limited

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

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