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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: $37,315

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,732

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,975 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $32,617 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130    
Class II trailer hitch 500 547 547
AWD 1,955    
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Premium Navigation Package 978    
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088    
Class II trailer hitch 430 410 410
AWD 1,877    
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 4,605 1,005 1,005
Options (change) 4,373 753 753
Destination 820 915 915
Total Price $39,400 $37,315 $40,610
Total Invoice $37,810 $34,732 $37,757

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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: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,214
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,400$37,315$40,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,220-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$36,095$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$37,810$34,732$37,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,136-4,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,810$33,596$33,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$107

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,980$8,200$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,136-4,054

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in108.1 in
Length174.5 in189.9 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height65.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,893 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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