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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: $30,646

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $7,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
ModelForesterTiguan
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $35,175
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Class II trailer hitch 619 520
Fog lights 382  
AWD   1,955
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Class II trailer hitch 464 447
Fog lights 286  
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 1,801 2,475
Options (change) 1,360 2,324
Destination 1,050 825
Total Price $30,646 $38,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,487
Model Year20212013
ModelForesterTiguan
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/40-19
Total Price$30,646$38,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,646$34,285

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20212013
ModelForesterTiguan
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,400$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20212013
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%

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