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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: $32,458

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,068

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelForesterForesterForesterRoutan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $36,600
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $34,102
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation system 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 75
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation system 1,156      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 66
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Options (change) 2,388 1,038 1,038 75
Options (change) 1,872 716 716 66
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $32,458 $33,208 $36,208 $37,425
Total Invoice $30,068 $30,834 $33,619 $34,918

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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: $4,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,554
Model Year2017201720172010
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, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$32,458$33,208$36,208$37,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,385-1,585-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,458$31,823$34,623$36,550
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,068$30,834$33,619$34,918
Adjustments for Features0-1,286-1,472-816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,068$29,548$32,147$34,102
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2017201720172010
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 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
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 
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 
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power release, second row seats $50$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$7,715$9,100$9,300$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385$1,585$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,286-1,472-816

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20172010
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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