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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: $34,748

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,324

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $37,650
Base Invoice $30,836 $36,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Class II trailer hitch 622 700
Door sill trim plates 36  
AWD   1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Class II trailer hitch 466 600
Door sill trim plates 23  
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 928 2,890
Options (change) 663 2,662
Destination 825 865
Total Price $34,748 $41,405
Total Invoice $32,324 $39,672

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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: $4,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,508
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,748$41,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,748$39,485
Total Invoice$32,324$39,672
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,324$37,832

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringR-Line
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
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Metal pedals $75
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
Total Value of Features$5,760$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142015
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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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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