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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: $33,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $28,084 $31,239 $33,120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
All-weather floor mats 69 235 235
Class II trailer hitch 468 530 530
AWD   1,975 1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
All-weather floor mats 39 185 185
Class II trailer hitch 351 456 456
AWD   1,897 1,897
Options (change) 2,415 2,740 2,740
Options (change) 1,894 2,538 2,538
Destination 795 865 865
Total Price $33,205 $36,210 $38,105
Total Invoice $30,773 $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 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringSportSEL
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)?, 7?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$33,205$36,210$38,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$33,715$35,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$30,773$34,642$36,523
Adjustments for Features0-2,387-2,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,773$32,255$34,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,972

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201320172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringSportSEL
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,585$7,080$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,387-2,296

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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