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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: $33,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,730

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelForesterTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $52,050 $54,690 $57,935
Base Invoice $28,084 $49,500 $52,011 $55,096
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185      
Navigation system 1,000      
Universal garage door opener 93      
Cargo cover 166      
Rear bumper protector 78      
Obstacle detection, rear 363      
Class II trailer hitch 468      
Class III trailer hitch     515  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120      
Navigation system 888      
Universal garage door opener 61      
Cargo cover 108      
Rear bumper protector 51      
Obstacle detection, rear 272      
Class II trailer hitch 351      
Class III trailer hitch     443  
Options (change) 2,353 0 515 0
Options (change) 1,851 0 443 0
Destination 795 910 910 910
Total Price $33,143 $52,960 $56,115 $58,845
Total Invoice $30,730 $50,410 $53,364 $56,006

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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: $16,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,544
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelForesterTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$33,143$52,960$56,115$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-3,020-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,143$49,665$53,095$54,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,430$4,485
Total Invoice$30,730$50,410$53,364$56,006
Adjustments for Features0-3,136-2,872-4,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,730$47,274$50,492$51,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,218$4,264

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2013201420142014
ModelForesterTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
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$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,185$8,480$8,205$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295$3,020$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,136-2,872-4,468

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132014
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.9 in
Length169.5 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 V6 R-Line

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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