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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,220

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,485

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $8,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelForesterForesterForesterEos
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $31,995
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $30,715
Premium Package 2,350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 130
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 500
Premium Package 2,117      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 100
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 400
Options (change) 2,800 450 408 630
Options (change) 2,408 291 263 500
Destination 625 625 625 865
Total Price $25,220 $27,970 $28,928 $33,490
Total Invoice $23,485 $25,917 $26,893 $32,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,047
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelForesterForesterForesterEos
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$25,220$27,970$28,928$33,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,000-7,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$25,920$27,928$25,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,708$0
Total Invoice$23,485$25,917$26,893$32,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-930-7,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,485$24,017$25,963$24,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$2,478$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelForesterForesterForesterEos
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Brake assist   $50
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Hood scoop  $100 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0 $0
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$5,120$7,170$6,120$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,000$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,900-930-7,548

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterEos
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in174.1 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height65.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,509 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft36.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested197558%

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