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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: $30,780

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $10,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212015
ModelForesterTiguan
TrimPremiumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $37,650
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Class II trailer hitch 619 700
Fog lights 382  
Door sill trim plates 53  
AWD   1,955
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
All-weather floor mats 52 185
Class II trailer hitch 464 600
Fog lights 286  
Door sill trim plates 34  
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 1,935 2,890
Options (change) 1,446 2,662
Destination 1,050 865
Total Price $30,780 $41,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,620
Model Year20212015
ModelForesterTiguan
TrimPremiumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/40-19
Total Price$30,780$41,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,780$36,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20212015
ModelForesterTiguan
TrimPremiumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
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
Metal pedals $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,556

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20212015
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 R-Line

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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