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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: $35,397

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,786

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,504

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Model Year20142012
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $43,375
Base Invoice $30,836 $41,251
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Cargo cover 182  
AC power outlet 409  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Lux Package   6,020
Class III trailer hitch   515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Cargo cover 118  
AC power outlet 306  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Lux Package   5,724
Class III trailer hitch   445
Options (change) 1,577 6,535
Options (change) 1,125 6,169
Destination 825 870
Total Price $35,397 $50,780
Total Invoice $32,786 $48,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,274
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$35,397$50,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,397$48,435
Total Invoice$32,786$48,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,786$46,060

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,135$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.9 in
Length180.9 in188.8 in
Width70.7 in76.4 in
Height66.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft370.9 ft3

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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%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
265/50HR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190045%
Total Not Requested231555%

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