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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: $25,638

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $14,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,799

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $14,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $36,880
Base Invoice $20,015 $35,406
Premium Package 2,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42  
Rear spoiler 353  
Class II trailer hitch 295 520
Satellite radio 445  
AWD   1,955
Premium Package 2,256  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28  
Rear spoiler 230  
Class II trailer hitch 192 447
Satellite radio 334  
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 3,818 2,475
Options (change) 3,159 2,324
Destination 625 865
Total Price $25,638 $40,220
Total Invoice $23,799 $38,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,820
Model Year20072014
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-19
Total Price$25,638$40,220
Adjustments for Features0-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,638$32,950
Total Invoice$23,799$38,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,799$31,619

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20072014
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,345$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,976

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20072014
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.5 in
Length176.6 in174.5 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height65.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested87525%

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