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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: $36,235

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,787

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,135 $33,395
Base Invoice $31,810 $31,227
Class II trailer hitch 325 550
AWD 1,955  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Class II trailer hitch 280 412
AWD 1,877  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 2,280 4,090
Options (change) 2,157 3,325
Destination 820 850
Total Price $36,235 $38,335
Total Invoice $34,787 $35,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,235$38,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,235$34,825
Total Invoice$34,787$35,402
Adjustments for Features0-3,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,787$32,161

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,241

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in108.1 in
Length174.3 in189.6 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested21010%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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