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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: $33,322

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,807

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $33,600
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $31,323
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Rear bumper protector 95 95  
Cargo net 90 90  
Engine-block heater 133 133 75
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Remote start 445 445  
AC power outlet 415 415  
Trim Pack 3     600
Premium Package     4,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Rear bumper protector 61 61  
Cargo net 58 58  
Engine-block heater 86 86 66
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Remote start 333 333  
AC power outlet 311 311  
Trim Pack 3     530
Premium Package     4,538
Options (change) 1,677 1,677 5,575
Options (change) 1,172 1,172 5,134
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $33,322 $36,322 $39,925
Total Invoice $30,807 $33,591 $37,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,021
Model Year201620162009
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4251hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$33,322$36,322$39,925
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,322$36,122$38,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,807$33,591$37,207
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,807$33,406$35,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201620162009
ModelForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,095$7,295$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.2 in
Length180.9 in202.5 in
Width70.7 in76.9 in
Height66.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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%

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