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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: $33,016

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,622

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $33,135
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,810
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Class II trailer hitch 468 325
AWD   1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Class II trailer hitch 351 280
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 2,346 2,280
Options (change) 1,855 2,157
Destination 775 820
Total Price $33,016 $36,235
Total Invoice $30,622 $34,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,016$36,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,016$34,830
Total Invoice$30,622$34,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,622$33,438

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$4,710$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,349

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length179.5 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.8 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.523.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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