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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: $36,075

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,553

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $34,445
Base Invoice $32,028 $33,067
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Class II trailer hitch 634 530
AWD   1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Class II trailer hitch 475 456
AWD   1,895
Options (change) 905 2,740
Options (change) 650 2,536
Destination 875 865
Total Price $36,075 $38,050
Total Invoice $33,553 $36,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,886
Model Year20172016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,075$38,050
Adjustments for Features0-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,075$38,020
Total Invoice$33,553$36,468
Adjustments for Features0-29
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,553$36,439

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172016
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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