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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: $30,592

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,758

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,044

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $36,600
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $34,102
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Cargo net 46 46  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
iPod integration 223 223  
Rear spoiler 367    
Remote start 432 432  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Cargo net 30 30  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
iPod integration 145 145  
Rear spoiler 275    
Remote start 324 324  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Options (change) 3,902 3,535 0
Options (change) 2,994 2,719 0
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $30,592 $32,725 $37,350
Total Invoice $28,044 $30,121 $34,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,167
Model Year201020102010
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4251hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,592$32,725$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-235-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,592$32,490$34,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$28,044$30,121$34,852
Adjustments for Features0-216-2,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$29,905$32,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,861$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201020102010
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
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
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$5,760$5,995$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-2,641

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in121.2 in
Length179.5 in202.5 in
Width70.1 in76.9 in
Height65.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3141.0 ft3

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