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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: $38,577

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $873

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,558

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,237

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Model Year20152016
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,650 $33,395
Base Invoice $36,145 $31,227
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Class II trailer hitch 700 550
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Metal pedals   170
Wheel-lip moldings   450
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Class II trailer hitch 600 412
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Metal pedals   110
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 935 4,332
Options (change) 785 3,481
Destination 865 850
Total Price $39,450 $38,577
Total Invoice $37,795 $35,558

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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: $4,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,988
Model Year20152016
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/60-18
Total Price$39,450$38,577
Adjustments for Features0-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,450$34,507
Total Invoice$37,795$35,558
Adjustments for Features0-3,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,795$31,807

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
ModelTiguanOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,055$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,751

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested21010%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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