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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: $25,693

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $10,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,832

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $10,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $20,015 $31,239 $33,120
Premium Package 2,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235
Class II trailer hitch 295 530 530
AWD   1,975 1,975
Premium Package 2,256    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185
Class II trailer hitch 192 456 456
AWD   1,897 1,897
Options (change) 3,873 2,740 2,740
Options (change) 3,192 2,538 2,538
Destination 625 865 865
Total Price $25,693 $36,210 $38,105
Total Invoice $23,832 $34,642 $36,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,625
Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$25,693$36,210$38,105
Adjustments for Features0-7,510-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,693$28,700$30,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$23,832$34,642$36,523
Adjustments for Features0-7,185-7,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,832$27,457$29,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$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  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
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  
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,495$12,005$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,510$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,185-7,102

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20072017
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 Weight3,165 lb.3,591 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested87525%

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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