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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: $33,016

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,622

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $36,880
Base Invoice $27,992 $35,406
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Class II trailer hitch 468 520
AWD   1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Class II trailer hitch 351 447
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 2,346 2,475
Options (change) 1,855 2,324
Destination 775 865
Total Price $33,016 $40,220
Total Invoice $30,622 $38,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,521
Model Year20122014
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$33,016$40,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,016$37,665
Total Invoice$30,622$38,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,622$36,143

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122014
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringR-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 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$4,735$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,452

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122014
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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