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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: $27,882

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterEosEos
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $35,100 $38,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $32,733 $35,517
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 99 99
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 64 64
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Options (change) 542 770 99 99
Options (change) 395 542 64 64
Destination 645 645 690 690
Total Price $27,882 $29,310 $35,889 $38,889
Total Invoice $25,970 $27,303 $33,487 $36,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $690
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterEosEos
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA4M5S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,882$29,310$35,889$38,889
Adjustments for Features-6400-7,955-8,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,242$29,310$27,934$30,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,925
Total Invoice$25,970$27,303$33,487$36,271
Adjustments for Features-5960-7,423-7,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,374$27,303$26,064$28,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$2,718

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterEosEos
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,035$5,395$13,350$13,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$7,955$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-7,423-7,489

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterEos
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in173.5 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height65.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 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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