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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: $30,287

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $4,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
TrimPremiumSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $31,390 $34,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
All Weather Package 500    
Fog lights 382    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55    
All-weather floor mats 81 235 235
Class II trailer hitch 619 530 530
AWD   1,975 1,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
All Weather Package 417    
Fog lights 286    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35    
All-weather floor mats 52 185 185
Class II trailer hitch 464 456 456
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 1,882 2,740 2,740
Options (change) 1,412 2,536 2,536
Destination 1,010 865 865
Total Price $30,287 $34,995 $38,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,426
Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
TrimPremiumSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,287$34,995$38,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,287$32,190$33,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year202020162016
ModelForesterTiguanTiguan
TrimPremiumSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
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$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,450$7,255$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,688-4,437

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in102.5 in
Length182.1 in174.5 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height67.5 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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