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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: $32,756

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,227

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $37,650
Base Invoice $26,409 $36,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 235
Class II trailer hitch 468 700
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD   1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 185
Class II trailer hitch 351 600
Navigation system 1,650  
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 3,866 2,890
Options (change) 3,123 2,662
Destination 695 865
Total Price $32,756 $41,405
Total Invoice $30,227 $39,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,010
Model Year20092015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$32,756$41,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,756$37,820
Total Invoice$30,227$39,672
Adjustments for Features0-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,227$36,237

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$4,645$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,435

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length179.5 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
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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