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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,265

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,109

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $31,239 $33,120
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235 235
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 530 530
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185 185
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 456 456
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 745 886 765 765
Options (change) 483 574 641 641
Destination 625 625 865 865
Total Price $28,265 $29,406 $34,235 $36,130
Total Invoice $26,109 $27,204 $32,745 $34,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,579
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$28,265$29,406$34,235$36,130
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,110-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,365$29,406$29,125$31,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,995
Total Invoice$26,109$27,204$32,745$34,626
Adjustments for Features-8310-4,888-4,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,278$27,204$27,857$29,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,645$4,745$9,855$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,110$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-8310-4,888-4,801

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.5 in
Length176.6 in174.5 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height65.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Sport

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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