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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,694

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelForesterAtlas
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $48,395
Navigation system 1,800  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo net 46 100
Rear bumper protector 78 150
All-weather floor mats 69 285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
Remote start 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Navigation system 1,501  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo net 30 80
Rear bumper protector 51 118
All-weather floor mats 39 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
Remote start 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Options (change) 4,504 535
Options (change) 3,433 433
Destination 695 995
Total Price $33,694 $49,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,710
Model Year20102019
ModelForesterAtlas
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4276hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$33,694$49,925
Adjustments for Features0-10,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,694$39,315

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterAtlas
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,370$15,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-303

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in117.3 in
Length179.5 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in78.3 in
Height65.9 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.555.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium

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

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