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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,277

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Model Year200920112011
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,600 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,323 $21,848 $26,369
Trim Pack 3 2,325    
Navigation Package 2,475    
Navigation system   1,550 1,550
Limited Package   4,300 3,300
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Trim Pack 3 2,053    
Navigation Package 2,185    
Navigation system   1,294 1,294
Limited Package   3,964 3,115
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 4,800 7,295 6,295
Options (change) 4,238 6,461 5,612
Destination 750 725 725
Total Price $39,150 $31,215 $35,215
Total Invoice $36,311 $29,034 $32,706

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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: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,838
Model Year200920112011
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine251hp V6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$39,150$31,215$35,215
Adjustments for Features-2,6300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$31,215$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$36,311$29,034$32,706
Adjustments for Features-2,4390-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,872$29,034$31,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920112011
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
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, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,095$4,465$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4390-882

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelRoutanOutback
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in107.9 in
Length202.5 in188.2 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft371.3 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested112580%
Total Not Requested29020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested300066%
Total Not Requested156534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested237564%
Total Not Requested132536%

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