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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: $31,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,815

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $36,250
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $34,801
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Rear spoiler 367    
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo net 46 46 100
Cargo cover 166 166 200
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235
Universal garage door opener 82 82 325
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 700
Satellite radio 453 453  
Remote start 432 432  
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Rear spoiler 275    
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo net 30 30 80
Cargo cover 108 108 152
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185
Universal garage door opener 54 54 270
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 600
Satellite radio 340 340  
Remote start 324 324  
Options (change) 4,959 4,592 1,560
Options (change) 3,765 3,490 1,287
Destination 695 695 900
Total Price $31,649 $33,782 $38,710
Total Invoice $28,815 $30,892 $36,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,134
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-19
Total Price$31,649$33,782$38,710
Adjustments for Features0-235-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,649$33,547$32,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$28,815$30,892$36,988
Adjustments for Features0-215-6,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,815$30,677$30,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,862$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Total Value of Features$4,710$4,945$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215-6,039

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in185.1 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.533.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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