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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,467

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Model Year20082008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $48,390
Base Invoice $26,116 $44,510
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear bumper protector 72  
All-weather floor mats 55 249
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
CD changer, remote   499
Class III trailer hitch   500
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear bumper protector 47  
All-weather floor mats 33 199
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
CD changer, remote   340
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 2,540 1,248
Options (change) 1,953 981
Destination 645 690
Total Price $31,080 $50,328
Total Invoice $28,714 $46,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,686
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4350hp V8
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17275/45-19
Total Price$31,080$50,328
Adjustments for Features0-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$45,118
Total Invoice$28,714$46,181
Adjustments for Features0-4,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,714$41,400

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,845$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,781

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in187.2 in
Width68.3 in75.9 in
Height65.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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