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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: $23,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,289

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelForesterForesterForesterEos
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $31,995
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $30,715
Premium Package 1,500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 130
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 500
Premium Package 1,338      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 100
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 400
Options (change) 1,950 450 408 630
Options (change) 1,629 291 263 500
Destination 645 645 645 865
Total Price $23,790 $27,790 $28,948 $33,490
Total Invoice $22,289 $25,866 $27,024 $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: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelForesterForesterForesterEos
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$23,790$27,790$28,948$33,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,100-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,790$25,800$27,848$25,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,058$0
Total Invoice$22,289$25,866$27,024$32,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,852-1,027-7,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$24,014$25,997$24,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,725$3,708$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year2008200820082016
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
Universal garage door opener $100  
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat $40  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
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
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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  
Total Value of Features$5,345$7,335$6,445$13,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$1,100$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,852-1,027-7,572

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20082016
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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

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