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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: $32,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,537

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $33,600
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $31,323
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Cargo net 48 48  
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Remote start 432 432  
Rear spoiler 368    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Trim Pack 3     600
Premium Package     4,900
Navigation Package     2,475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Cargo net 31 31  
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Remote start 324 324  
Rear spoiler 276    
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Trim Pack 3     530
Premium Package     4,538
Navigation Package     2,185
Options (change) 3,407 3,039 7,975
Options (change) 2,626 2,350 7,253
Destination 725 725 750
Total Price $32,127 $33,759 $42,325
Total Invoice $29,537 $31,159 $39,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,416
Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4251hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,127$33,759$42,325
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,127$33,584$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$29,537$31,159$39,326
Adjustments for Features0-162-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,537$30,997$35,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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$5,510$5,685$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-3,373

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112009
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested195051%
Total Not Requested187549%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%

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