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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: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $44,450
Base Invoice $26,116 $42,273
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Lux Package   3,850
Class III trailer hitch   500
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Lux Package   3,660
Class III trailer hitch   430
Options (change) 2,439 4,350
Options (change) 1,890 4,090
Destination 645 820
Total Price $30,979 $49,620
Total Invoice $28,651 $47,183

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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: $13,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,174
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/50-19
Total Price$30,979$49,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,979$43,985
Total Invoice$28,651$47,183
Adjustments for Features0-5,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,651$41,825

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, 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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,920$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,358

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.9 in
Length176.6 in188.8 in
Width68.3 in76.4 in
Height65.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
265/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%

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