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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: $24,717

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $16,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $16,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $37,650
Base Invoice $20,015 $36,145
Premium Package 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Class II trailer hitch 299 700
AWD   1,955
Premium Package 1,338  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Class II trailer hitch 195 600
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 2,877 2,890
Options (change) 2,277 2,662
Destination 645 865
Total Price $24,717 $41,405
Total Invoice $22,937 $39,672

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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: $9,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,515
Model Year20082015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-19
Total Price$24,717$41,405
Adjustments for Features0-7,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,717$33,870
Total Invoice$22,937$39,672
Adjustments for Features0-7,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,937$32,452

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082015
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
SD Card slot $25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Metal pedals $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 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$4,570$12,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082015
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
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested87525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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