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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: $35,683

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterRoutan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,795 $37,390
Base Invoice $31,569 $35,857
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 90  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 58  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333  
Options (change) 1,038 75
Options (change) 716 66
Destination 850 820
Total Price $35,683 $38,285
Total Invoice $33,135 $36,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,821
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterRoutan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine250hp H4283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$35,683$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,683$37,465
Total Invoice$33,135$36,743
Adjustments for Features0-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,135$35,956

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterRoutan
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
PIN Code Access$10 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
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$7,745$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-787

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,624 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 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 ft3140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

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