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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: $27,382

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,603

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterEosEos
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $37,585 $39,585
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $36,082 $38,002
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 42 183 0 0
Options (change) 28 119 0 0
Destination 645 645 770 770
Total Price $27,382 $28,723 $38,355 $40,355
Total Invoice $25,603 $26,880 $36,852 $38,772

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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: $2,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,953
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterEosEos
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,382$28,723$38,355$40,355
Adjustments for Features-7400-9,355-10,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,642$28,723$29,000$29,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0$860
Total Invoice$25,603$26,880$36,852$38,772
Adjustments for Features-6920-8,988-10,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,911$26,880$27,864$28,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$0$825

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterEosEos
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLuxExecutive
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 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$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  
Second-row low console  $100$100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive   $15
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$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  
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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,360$5,620$14,975$16,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$9,355$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments-6920-8,988-10,083

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20082012
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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