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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: $25,876

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $16,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,868

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $15,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $40,850
Base Invoice $18,938 $37,624
Premium Package 2,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All Weather Package 400  
Cargo cover 166  
Rear spoiler 367  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Fog lights 374  
All-weather floor mats 69 289
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Class III trailer hitch   500
Premium Package 2,258  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All Weather Package 367  
Cargo cover 108  
Rear spoiler 275  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Fog lights 243  
All-weather floor mats 39 225
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 5,186 789
Options (change) 4,235 667
Destination 695 800
Total Price $25,876 $42,439
Total Invoice $23,868 $39,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,728
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,769
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/60-17
Total Price$25,876$42,439
Adjustments for Features0-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,876$37,604
Total Invoice$23,868$39,091
Adjustments for Features0-4,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,868$34,637

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
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 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,595$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,454

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in187.2 in
Width70.1 in75.9 in
Height65.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.5,086 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested165062%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 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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