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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: $35,550

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,069

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $31,569 $31,239 $33,120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
All-weather floor mats 72 235 235
Class II trailer hitch 634 530 530
AWD   1,975 1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
All-weather floor mats 46 185 185
Class II trailer hitch 475 456 456
AWD   1,897 1,897
Options (change) 905 2,740 2,740
Options (change) 650 2,538 2,538
Destination 850 865 865
Total Price $35,550 $36,210 $38,105
Total Invoice $33,069 $34,642 $36,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15
Model Year201620172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$35,550$36,210$38,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,660-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,550$34,550$36,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$33,069$34,642$36,523
Adjustments for Features0-1,588-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,069$33,054$35,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,974

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620172017
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
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 $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,595$7,255$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,588-1,495

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.5 in
Length180.9 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

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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