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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,170

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,975

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelTiguanLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $28,680 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Navigation system 1,990 2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,300      
Sunroof   995 995  
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Rear spoiler   393 393 393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186 186 186
Bodyside moldings   251 251 251
Navigation system 1,758 1,668 1,668 1,668
Panoramic sunroof 1,148      
Sunroof   829 829  
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Rear spoiler   295 295 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121 121 121
Bodyside moldings   163 163 163
Options (change) 3,290 8,425 7,325 2,830
Options (change) 2,906 7,299 6,364 2,247
Destination 750 750 750 750
Total Price $35,030 $29,170 $33,170 $35,175
Total Invoice $32,336 $26,975 $30,647 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,603
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelTiguanLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionT6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,030$29,170$33,170$35,175
Adjustments for Features-1,9050-950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,125$29,170$32,220$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$32,336$26,975$30,647$32,439
Adjustments for Features-1,7580-878-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$26,975$29,769$32,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794$5,372

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelTiguanLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,655$3,750$4,700$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$950$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7580-878-92

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in108.3 in
Length174.3 in186.4 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested270068%
Total Not Requested127532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested87527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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