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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,038

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,773

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,990 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $28,680 $21,663 $26,186
Navigation system 1,990 2,000 2,000
Class II trailer hitch 320 353 353
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Limited Package   4,000 3,000
Sunroof   995 995
Navigation system 1,758 1,668 1,668
Class II trailer hitch 283 229 229
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Limited Package   3,689 2,838
Sunroof   829 829
Options (change) 3,610 7,348 6,348
Options (change) 3,189 6,415 5,564
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $35,350 $31,038 $35,038
Total Invoice $32,619 $28,773 $32,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,886
Model Year200920102010
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$35,350$31,038$35,038
Adjustments for Features-1,0400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,310$31,038$34,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$32,619$28,773$32,445
Adjustments for Features-9600-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,659$28,773$31,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920102010
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
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
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,080$4,040$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9600-880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in107.9 in
Length174.3 in188.2 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested275065%
Total Not Requested149035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested200059%
Total Not Requested137541%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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