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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: $36,520

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,289

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,175 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,768 $30,860
Class II trailer hitch 520 550
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Class II trailer hitch 447 412
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 520 3,195
Options (change) 447 2,579
Destination 825 850
Total Price $36,520 $37,040
Total Invoice $35,040 $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: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,158
Model Year20132015
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$36,520$37,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$34,440
Total Invoice$35,040$34,289
Adjustments for Features0-2,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,040$31,882

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132015
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$4,140$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,407

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132015
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
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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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