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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: $34,712

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,301

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $34,445
Base Invoice $30,836 $33,067
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Class II trailer hitch 622 530
AWD   1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Class II trailer hitch 466 456
AWD   1,895
Options (change) 892 2,740
Options (change) 640 2,536
Destination 825 865
Total Price $34,712 $38,050
Total Invoice $32,301 $36,468

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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: $1,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,447
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
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$34,712$38,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,712$36,255
Total Invoice$32,301$36,468
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,301$34,748

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142016
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
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 (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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$5,335$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142016
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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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