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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: $33,238

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,719

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,990 $23,495
Base Invoice $28,680 $22,123
Navigation system 1,990 1,550
Class II trailer hitch 320 353
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   4,600
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Navigation system 1,758 1,294
Class II trailer hitch 283 229
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   4,241
Special Appearance Package   834
Options (change) 3,610 8,948
Options (change) 3,189 7,801
Destination 750 795
Total Price $35,350 $33,238
Total Invoice $32,619 $30,719

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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: $2,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,955
Model Year20092013
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,350$33,238
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,350$33,178
Total Invoice$32,619$30,719
Adjustments for Features0-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,619$30,664

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092013
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$4,405$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092013
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in107.9 in
Length174.3 in189.0 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,424 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
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305071%
Total Not Requested124029%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

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