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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: $30,740

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,616

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $33,135
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $31,810
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Navigation system 1,100      
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622 325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Navigation system 975      
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466 280
Options (change) 1,920 820 820 325
Options (change) 1,569 594 594 280
Destination 825 825 825 820
Total Price $30,740 $31,640 $34,640 $34,280
Total Invoice $28,616 $29,470 $32,255 $32,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,755
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,740$31,640$34,640$34,280
Adjustments for Features-495-695-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$30,945$33,745$34,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,616$29,470$32,255$32,910
Adjustments for Features-461-647-8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,155$28,823$31,422$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,267$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,310$5,510$5,710$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$695$895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-461-647-8330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.5 in
Length180.9 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.423.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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