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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: $34,155

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,679

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,647

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Model Year200920162016
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,600 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $31,323 $28,473 $31,227
Trim Pack 3 600    
Navigation Package 2,475    
Premium Package 4,900    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Remote start   450 450
Rear bumper protector   95 95
Cargo net   70 70
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Trim Pack 3 530    
Navigation Package 2,185    
Premium Package 4,538    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Remote start   337 337
Rear bumper protector   61 61
Cargo net   45 45
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 7,975 2,910 3,705
Options (change) 7,253 2,356 3,019
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $42,325 $34,155 $37,950
Total Invoice $39,326 $31,679 $35,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,541
Model Year200920162016
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine251hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$42,325$34,155$37,950
Adjustments for Features-1,1900-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,135$34,155$35,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445
Total Invoice$39,326$31,679$35,096
Adjustments for Features-1,1060-2,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,220$31,679$32,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,244

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920162016
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,540$7,350$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1060-2,173

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelRoutanOutback
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in108.1 in
Length202.5 in189.6 in
Width76.9 in72.4 in
Height68.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft373.3 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)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested210055%
Total Not Requested172545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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