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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: $24,662

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,904

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $27,405 $31,550
Base Invoice $20,015 $25,396 $29,192
Premium Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353    
Class II trailer hitch 299 320 320
Satellite radio 445    
AWD   1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,300 1,300
Premium Package 1,338    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230    
Class II trailer hitch 195 283 283
Satellite radio 334    
AWD   1,988 1,988
Panoramic sunroof   1,148 1,148
Options (change) 2,822 3,570 3,570
Options (change) 2,244 3,419 3,419
Destination 645 750 750
Total Price $24,662 $31,725 $35,870
Total Invoice $22,904 $29,565 $33,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,406
Model Year200820102010
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,662$31,725$35,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,662$29,305$30,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195
Total Invoice$22,904$29,565$33,361
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-4,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,904$27,310$28,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,057

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200820102010
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
Trim2.5 XSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$7,465$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,255-4,994

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,165 lb.3,631 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%

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