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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: $4,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,255

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $33,975
Base Invoice $30,836 $32,617
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Class II trailer hitch 622 500
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130
AWD   1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Class II trailer hitch 466 430
Premium Navigation Package   978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 820 4,605
Options (change) 594 4,373
Destination 825 820
Total Price $34,640 $39,400
Total Invoice $32,255 $37,810

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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: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,408
Model Year20142012
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, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,640$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$38,205
Total Invoice$32,255$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,255$36,663

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142012
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
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 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,310$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,147

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142012
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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