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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: $36,246

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,562

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,042

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Model Year20162011
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $44,450
Base Invoice $31,569 $42,273
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
AC power outlet 415  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo cover 182  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Executive Package   9,550
Class III trailer hitch   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
AC power outlet 311  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo cover 118  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Executive Package   9,081
Class III trailer hitch   430
Options (change) 1,601 10,050
Options (change) 1,143 9,511
Destination 850 820
Total Price $36,246 $55,320
Total Invoice $33,562 $52,604

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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: $15,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,895
Model Year20162011
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, 8620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$36,246$55,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,246$52,010
Total Invoice$33,562$52,604
Adjustments for Features0-3,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,562$49,457

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162011
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
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
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$5,320$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,147

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162011
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
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
Total Requested122525%
Total Not Requested360075%

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