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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: $33,712

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,126

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $44,750
Base Invoice $28,084 $40,608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
All-weather floor mats 69 249
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo net 48  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
V8 Package 2   5,260
Tire-pressure monitor   450
Class III trailer hitch   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
All-weather floor mats 39 199
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation system 1,335  
Cargo net 31  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
V8 Package 2   4,645
Tire-pressure monitor   398
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 2,992 6,459
Options (change) 2,317 5,684
Destination 725 670
Total Price $33,712 $51,879
Total Invoice $31,126 $46,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,238
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4310hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6375, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$33,712$51,879
Adjustments for Features0-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,712$49,009
Total Invoice$31,126$46,962
Adjustments for Features0-2,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,126$44,364

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20112006
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8
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 
Proximity key $250
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,410$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,598

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20112006
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

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%
V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Aux input50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested112541%

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