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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: $33,136

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,724

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,734

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelForesterTiguan
Trim2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $31,550
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,192
Navigation system 1,000 1,990
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Class II trailer hitch 468 320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
AWD   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Navigation system 888 1,758
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Class II trailer hitch 351 283
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
AWD   1,988
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 2,346 5,560
Options (change) 1,855 5,177
Destination 795 750
Total Price $33,136 $37,860
Total Invoice $30,734 $35,119

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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: $3,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,184
Model Year20132010
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)?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,136$37,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,136$36,565
Total Invoice$30,734$35,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,734$33,918

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132010
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
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$4,785$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,201

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length169.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82598%
Total Not Requested152%

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