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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: $36,821

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $8,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelForesterRoutan
TrimTouringSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $34,595 $44,280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Cargo net 68  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Cargo net 44  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341  
Options (change) 1,216 0
Options (change) 833 0
Destination 1,010 820
Total Price $36,821 $45,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,924
Model Year20202012
ModelForesterRoutan
TrimTouringSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine182hp H4283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,821$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,821$44,560

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterRoutan
TrimTouringSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$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$10,200$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-518

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in121.2 in
Length182.1 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in76.9 in
Height67.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3140.6 ft3

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