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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: $21,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,922

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $53,170 $58,700
Base Invoice $26,409 $50,564 $55,825
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear bumper protector 78    
iPod integration 223    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 453    
Navigation system 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear bumper protector 51    
iPod integration 145    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 340    
Navigation system 1,650    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Options (change) 3,453 0 0
Options (change) 2,818 0 0
Destination 695 910 910
Total Price $32,343 $54,080 $59,610
Total Invoice $29,922 $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: $16,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,664
Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/50-19275/45-20
Total Price$32,343$54,080$59,610
Adjustments for Features0-5,135-6,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,343$48,945$53,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,230
Total Invoice$29,922$51,474$56,735
Adjustments for Features0-4,888-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,922$46,586$50,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,024

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
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
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  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$4,720$9,855$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,135$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,888-6,125

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092015
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.4,696 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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