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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: $33,847

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,290

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $33,600
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $31,323
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 75
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Trim Pack 3       600
Premium Package       4,900
Navigation Package       2,475
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 66
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Trim Pack 3       530
Premium Package       4,538
Navigation Package       2,185
Options (change) 4,622 1,677 1,677 8,050
Options (change) 3,670 1,172 1,172 7,319
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $34,692 $33,847 $36,847 $42,400
Total Invoice $31,866 $31,290 $34,075 $39,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,319
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4251hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,692$33,847$36,847$42,400
Adjustments for Features-1,9150-200-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,777$33,847$36,647$41,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$3,870$0
Total Invoice$31,866$31,290$34,075$39,392
Adjustments for Features-1,7590-185-966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,107$31,290$33,890$38,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$3,783$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
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$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200   
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$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$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$10,915$9,000$9,200$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0$200$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7590-185-966

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20172009
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested95022%
Total Not Requested342578%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested240063%
Total Not Requested142537%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%

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