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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: $34,268

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRoutanOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,600 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $31,323 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Navigation Package 2,475        
Premium Package 4,900        
Trim Pack 3 600        
Cargo net   81 81 81 81
Rear bumper protector   107 107    
Remote start   470 470 470 470
Navigation Package 2,185        
Premium Package 4,538        
Trim Pack 3 530        
Cargo net   52 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector   69 69    
Remote start   352 352 352 352
Options (change) 7,975 658 658 551 551
Options (change) 7,253 473 473 404 404
Destination 750 915 915 915 915
Total Price $42,325 $34,268 $36,968 $37,956 $40,156
Total Invoice $39,326 $32,011 $34,452 $35,430 $37,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,106
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRoutanOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine251hp V6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$42,325$34,268$36,968$37,956$40,156
Adjustments for Features-1,6400-900-4,000-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,685$34,268$36,068$33,956$36,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,112$0$2,200
Total Invoice$39,326$32,011$34,452$35,430$37,408
Adjustments for Features-1,5240-839-3,734-3,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,802$32,011$33,613$31,696$33,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$1,917$0$1,986

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRoutanOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, third row$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Removable console$200    
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Sliding center console$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Voice recorder$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Conversation mirror$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$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$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$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,240$7,600$8,500$11,600$11,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0$900$4,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5240-839-3,734-3,726

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018
ModelRoutanOutback
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in108.1 in
Length202.5 in189.9 in
Width76.9 in72.4 in
Height68.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,623 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

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, rear250Yes
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 Requested235061%
Total Not Requested147539%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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