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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: $32,343

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,922

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $23,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $43,375
Base Invoice $26,409 $41,251
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Navigation system 1,800  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Executive Package   11,720
Class III trailer hitch   515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Navigation system 1,650  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Executive Package   11,145
Class III trailer hitch   445
Options (change) 3,453 12,235
Options (change) 2,818 11,590
Destination 695 870
Total Price $32,343 $56,480
Total Invoice $29,922 $53,711

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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: $18,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,692
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/50-19
Total Price$32,343$56,480
Adjustments for Features0-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,343$51,120
Total Invoice$29,922$53,711
Adjustments for Features0-5,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,922$48,614

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
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
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 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,470$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,097

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.9 in
Length179.5 in188.8 in
Width70.1 in76.4 in
Height65.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested177531%
Total Not Requested399069%

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