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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: $31,778

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,598

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $30,990
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $28,680
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 320
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 283
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 833 833 1,620
Options (change) 604 604 1,431
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $31,778 $34,778 $33,360
Total Invoice $29,598 $32,381 $30,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,778$34,778$33,360
Adjustments for Features-1,470-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,308$33,108$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,598$32,381$30,861
Adjustments for Features-1,369-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,229$30,826$30,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$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$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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 
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$5,760$5,960$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,369-1,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152009
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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