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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,478

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,239

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $33,135
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $31,810
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 280
Options (change) 833 833 325
Options (change) 604 604 280
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $32,478 $35,478 $34,280
Total Invoice $30,239 $33,023 $32,910

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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: $2,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,537
Model Year201620162011
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, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,478$35,478$34,280
Adjustments for Features-930-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,548$34,348$34,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,239$33,023$32,910
Adjustments for Features-866-1,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,373$31,971$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620162011
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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$5,445$5,645$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-866-1,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162011
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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