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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: $34,640

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,255

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $35,175
Base Invoice $30,836 $33,768
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Class II trailer hitch 622 520
AWD   1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Class II trailer hitch 466 447
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 820 2,475
Options (change) 594 2,324
Destination 825 825
Total Price $34,640 $38,475
Total Invoice $32,255 $36,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year20142013
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,640$38,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$37,120
Total Invoice$32,255$36,917
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,255$35,617

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,410$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.5 in
Length180.9 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,591 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 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.1 ft3

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