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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: $36,968

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,452

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $42,465 $33,064 $36,089
Cargo net   81 81
Rear bumper protector   107  
Remote start   470 470
Cargo net   52 52
Rear bumper protector   69  
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 0 658 551
Options (change) 0 473 404
Destination 820 915 915
Total Price $45,100 $36,968 $40,156
Total Invoice $43,285 $34,452 $37,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,963
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,100$36,968$40,156
Adjustments for Features-2,9900-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,110$36,968$37,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$43,285$34,452$37,408
Adjustments for Features-2,8700-2,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,415$34,452$34,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$68

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
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  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
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 $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 
Roof rails$250 $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$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$11,140$8,150$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8700-2,888

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft373.3 ft3

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