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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: $33,260

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,800

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $48,390
Base Invoice $28,084 $44,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
All-weather floor mats 69 249
Cargo net 48  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Technologie Package   3,350
Class III trailer hitch   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
All-weather floor mats 39 199
Cargo net 31  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Technologie Package   2,959
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 2,470 4,099
Options (change) 1,921 3,600
Destination 795 690
Total Price $33,260 $53,179
Total Invoice $30,800 $48,800

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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: $16,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,022
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4350hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/45-19
Total Price$33,260$53,179
Adjustments for Features0-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,260$49,934
Total Invoice$30,800$48,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,800$45,822

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8 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
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, 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$5,110$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,978

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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