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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: $33,424

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,975 $23,495
Base Invoice $32,617 $22,123
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Class II trailer hitch 500 353
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   4,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Class II trailer hitch 430 229
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   4,241
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Special Appearance Package   834
Options (change) 1,520 9,134
Options (change) 1,408 7,922
Destination 820 795
Total Price $36,315 $33,424
Total Invoice $34,845 $30,840

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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: $2,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,583
Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/60-17
Total Price$36,315$33,424
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$33,424
Total Invoice$34,845$30,840
Adjustments for Features-4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,423$30,840

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Trailer sway control$25 
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,305$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4220

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in107.9 in
Length174.5 in189.0 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height65.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 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 Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305071%
Total Not Requested124029%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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