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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,735

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $37,390
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $35,857
Cargo net 46 46  
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Cargo net 30 30  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 486 669 0
Options (change) 316 435 0
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $28,006 $29,189 $38,210
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,065 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,816
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4230hp H4283hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$28,006$29,189$38,210
Adjustments for Features-8750-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,131$29,189$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,942$27,065$36,677
Adjustments for Features-8110-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,131$27,065$30,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200
Total Value of Features$5,695$4,820$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-5,730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in121.2 in
Length176.6 in202.5 in
Width68.3 in76.9 in
Height65.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3140.6 ft3

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