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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: $35,927

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,288

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Model Year202120162016
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium R-Line2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,095 $30,395 $33,395
Class II trailer hitch 700 550 550
Roof rack crossbars 365    
Cargo net 100 70 70
All-weather floor mats 235 72 72
Universal garage door opener 325    
Cargo cover 200    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795 795
Remote start   450 450
Wheel-lip moldings   450 450
Class II trailer hitch 600 412 412
Roof rack crossbars 300    
Cargo net 80 45 45
All-weather floor mats 185 46 46
Universal garage door opener 270    
Cargo cover 152    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663 663
Remote start   337 337
Wheel-lip moldings   337 337
Options (change) 1,925 4,682 4,682
Options (change) 1,587 3,753 3,753
Destination 1,195 850 850
Total Price $42,215 $35,927 $38,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,474
Model Year202120162016
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium R-Line2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$42,215$35,927$38,927
Adjustments for Features-2,7300-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,485$35,927$38,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120162016
ModelTiguanOutbackOutback
TrimSEL Premium R-Line2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,755$6,025$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800-460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212016
ModelTiguanOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.1 in
Length185.1 in189.6 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i 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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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