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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,067

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelForesterForesterTiguan Limited
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,295 $29,995 $21,995
Base Invoice $25,591 $28,084 $21,115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 325
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Cargo net 48 48 100
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 365
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 432 432  
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Premium Package     1,295
235/55HR17     495
AWD     1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 270
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Cargo net 31 31 80
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 300
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 324 324  
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Premium Package     1,114
235/55HR17     426
AWD     1,897
Options (change) 1,812 1,812 4,555
Options (change) 1,257 1,257 4,087
Destination 795 795 865
Total Price $29,902 $32,602 $27,415
Total Invoice $27,643 $30,136 $26,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,159
Model Year201320132017
ModelForesterForesterTiguan Limited
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$29,902$32,602$27,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,902$29,037$27,010
Cost Above Minimum$865$0$0
Total Invoice$27,643$30,136$26,067
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,643$26,841$25,682
Cost Above Minimum$802$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year201320132017
ModelForesterForesterTiguan Limited
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,170$7,735$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,295-385

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterTiguan Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length169.5 in174.5 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in67.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55HR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55HR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port-75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice control for audio system25No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%

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