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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: $32,253

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,956

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $30,990
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $28,680
Navigation system 1,350     1,990
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Panoramic sunroof       1,300
Navigation system 1,156     1,758
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 283
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Panoramic sunroof       1,148
Options (change) 2,183 833 833 3,610
Options (change) 1,760 604 604 3,189
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $32,253 $33,003 $36,003 $35,350
Total Invoice $29,956 $30,722 $33,507 $32,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,289
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,253$33,003$36,003$35,350
Adjustments for Features-1,185-2,570-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,068$30,433$33,233$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,956$30,722$33,507$32,619
Adjustments for Features-1,101-2,392-2,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,855$28,330$30,929$32,619
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiguan
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,875$8,075$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$2,570$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,101-2,392-2,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172009
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.5 in
Length180.9 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.423.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%

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