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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: $37,040

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,880 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $35,406 $32,696 $35,635
Class II trailer hitch 520 550 550
Metal pedals   170 170
Wheel-lip moldings   450 450
Class II trailer hitch 447 412 412
Metal pedals   110 110
Wheel-lip moldings   337 337
Options (change) 520 1,170 1,170
Options (change) 447 859 859
Destination 865 875 875
Total Price $38,265 $37,040 $40,240
Total Invoice $36,718 $34,430 $37,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year201420172017
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,265$37,040$40,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,265$35,455$35,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$36,718$34,430$37,369
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-4,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,718$32,957$32,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420172017
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $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
Remote app$25  
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
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Total Value of Features$5,665$7,250$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-4,666

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142017
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%

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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