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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: $31,818

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,496

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,990 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,680 $21,939 $26,460
Navigation system 1,990 1,550 1,550
Class II trailer hitch 320 353 353
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Navigation system 1,758 1,294 1,294
Class II trailer hitch 283 229 229
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 3,610 7,748 6,748
Options (change) 3,189 6,782 5,933
Destination 750 775 775
Total Price $35,350 $31,818 $35,818
Total Invoice $32,619 $29,496 $33,168

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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: $2,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,625
Model Year200920122012
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$31,818$35,818
Adjustments for Features-5400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,810$31,818$34,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$32,619$29,496$33,168
Adjustments for Features-4980-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,121$29,496$32,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920122012
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
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $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
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$4,730$4,190$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4980-880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
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.3,390 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested295068%
Total Not Requested139032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested127537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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