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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: $37,841

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,885

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,769

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Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $48,390
Base Invoice $31,569 $44,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Cargo cover 182  
AC power outlet 415  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Door sill trim plates 38  
All-weather floor mats 72 249
Cargo net 90  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Technologie Package   3,350
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Class III trailer hitch   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Cargo cover 118  
AC power outlet 311  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Door sill trim plates 24  
All-weather floor mats 46 199
Cargo net 58  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Technologie Package   2,959
Adaptive cruise control   1,854
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 3,196 6,199
Options (change) 2,466 5,454
Destination 850 690
Total Price $37,841 $55,279
Total Invoice $34,885 $50,654

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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: $16,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,187
Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4350hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/45-19
Total Price$37,841$55,279
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,841$54,644
Total Invoice$34,885$50,654
Adjustments for Features0-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,885$50,072

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, 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 release, second row seats$50 
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$7,045$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length180.9 in187.2 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height66.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.5,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested107551%

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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