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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: $23,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelForesterTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $53,170 $58,700
Base Invoice $26,116 $50,564 $55,825
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    
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    
Options (change) 2,439 0 0
Options (change) 1,890 0 0
Destination 645 910 910
Total Price $30,979 $54,080 $59,610
Total Invoice $28,651 $51,474 $56,735

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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: $16,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,532
Model Year200820152015
ModelForesterTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/50-19275/45-20
Total Price$30,979$54,080$59,610
Adjustments for Features0-6,610-7,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,979$47,470$51,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,230
Total Invoice$28,651$51,474$56,735
Adjustments for Features0-6,291-7,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,651$45,183$49,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,024

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200820152015
ModelForesterTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic 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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$5,920$12,530$13,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,610$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,291-7,528

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082015
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.4,696 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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