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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: $33,023

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,618

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $21,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,992 $42,273
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo cover 166  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Executive Package   9,550
Class III trailer hitch   500
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo cover 108  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Executive Package   9,081
Class III trailer hitch   430
Options (change) 2,353 10,050
Options (change) 1,851 9,511
Destination 775 820
Total Price $33,023 $55,320
Total Invoice $30,618 $52,604

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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: $18,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,045
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/50-19
Total Price$33,023$55,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,023$51,175
Total Invoice$30,618$52,604
Adjustments for Features0-3,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,618$48,663

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringVR6 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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
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
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,585$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,941

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122011
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 seats50Yes
Total Requested122525%
Total Not Requested360075%

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