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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: $32,758

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,140

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,476

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Model Year20102009
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $48,900
Base Invoice $26,707 $44,997
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
Rear bumper protector 78  
All-weather floor mats 69 289
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
iPod integration 223  
Technology Package   3,350
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
Class III trailer hitch   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
Rear bumper protector 51  
All-weather floor mats 39 225
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
iPod integration 145  
Technology Package   2,959
Bluetooth cell phone link   243
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 3,568 4,414
Options (change) 2,738 3,869
Destination 695 750
Total Price $32,758 $54,064
Total Invoice $30,140 $49,616

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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: $16,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,048
Model Year20102009
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4350hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/45-19
Total Price$32,758$54,064
Adjustments for Features0-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,758$49,239
Total Invoice$30,140$49,616
Adjustments for Features0-4,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,140$45,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Rearview camera $200
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
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 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,245$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,428

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,440 lb.5,300 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
Volkswagen Touareg V8 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested61549%

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