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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: $32,987

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,337

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $36,880
Base Invoice $26,707 $35,406
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468 520
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
AWD   1,955
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351 447
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 3,797 2,475
Options (change) 2,935 2,324
Destination 695 865
Total Price $32,987 $40,220
Total Invoice $30,337 $38,595

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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: $3,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,976
Model Year20102014
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$32,987$40,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,987$36,800
Total Invoice$30,337$38,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,337$35,313

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102014
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
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
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$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102014
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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