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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: $32,756

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,227

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $34,445
Base Invoice $26,409 $33,067
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 235
Class II trailer hitch 468 530
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD   1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 185
Class II trailer hitch 351 456
Navigation system 1,650  
AWD   1,895
Options (change) 3,866 2,740
Options (change) 3,123 2,536
Destination 695 865
Total Price $32,756 $38,050
Total Invoice $30,227 $36,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,021
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$32,756$38,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,756$34,690
Total Invoice$30,227$36,468
Adjustments for Features0-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,227$33,248

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,770$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length179.5 in174.5 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.1 ft3

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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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