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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: $33,056

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,376

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $26,707 $31,239 $33,120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 1,800    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
All-weather floor mats 69 235 235
Class II trailer hitch 468 530 530
AWD   1,975 1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,501    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
All-weather floor mats 39 185 185
Class II trailer hitch 351 456 456
AWD   1,897 1,897
Options (change) 3,866 2,740 2,740
Options (change) 2,974 2,538 2,538
Destination 695 865 865
Total Price $33,056 $36,210 $38,105
Total Invoice $30,376 $34,642 $36,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year201020172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$33,056$36,210$38,105
Adjustments for Features0-3,360-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,056$32,850$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$30,376$34,642$36,523
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,376$31,427$33,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,971

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201020172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$4,770$8,130$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,215-3,125

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102017
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 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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