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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: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,289

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,975 $32,995
Base Invoice $32,617 $30,860
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Class II trailer hitch 500 550
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Class II trailer hitch 430 412
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 1,520 3,195
Options (change) 1,408 2,579
Destination 820 850
Total Price $36,315 $37,040
Total Invoice $34,845 $34,289

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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: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,111
Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/60-18
Total Price$36,315$37,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$34,280
Total Invoice$34,845$34,289
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,845$31,734

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,080$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,555

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in108.1 in
Length174.5 in189.6 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height65.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,404 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum
56.1 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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