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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,076

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $30,990
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,680
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 283
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 690 831 1,620
Options (change) 450 541 1,431
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $28,210 $29,351 $33,360
Total Invoice $26,076 $27,171 $30,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,893
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$28,210$29,351$33,360
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,310$29,351$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$26,076$27,171$30,861
Adjustments for Features-8320-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,244$27,171$28,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,320$4,420$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-8320-2,724

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.5 in
Length176.6 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.023.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft356.1 ft3

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