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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: $34,865

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelForesterAtlasAtlas
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $47,225 $50,725
Rugged Package 887    
Cargo net 48 100 100
All-weather floor mats 69 285 285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Remote start 432    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Navigation system 1,600    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Rear bumper protector   150 150
Roof rack crossbars   365 365
3.6L V6   0  
Rugged Package 608    
Cargo net 31 80 80
All-weather floor mats 39 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Remote start 324    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Navigation system 1,335    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Rear bumper protector   118 118
Roof rack crossbars   300 300
3.6L V6   0  
Options (change) 4,145 900 900
Options (change) 3,141 733 733
Destination 725 1,195 1,195
Total Price $34,865 $49,320 $52,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,400
Model Year201120212021
ModelForesterAtlasAtlas
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,865$49,320$52,820
Adjustments for Features0-9,670-9,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$39,650$43,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year201120212021
ModelForesterAtlasAtlas
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,810$15,480$15,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,670$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-378-353

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in117.3 in
Length179.5 in200.7 in
Width70.1 in78.4 in
Height65.9 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,612 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 in41.7 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line

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

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