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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: $38,368

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,535

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,427

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Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $44,750
Base Invoice $33,675 $40,608
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
All-weather floor mats 81 249
Cargo net 68  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
V8 Package 2   5,260
Class III trailer hitch   500
Tire-pressure monitor   450
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
All-weather floor mats 52 199
Cargo net 44  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
V8 Package 2   4,645
Class III trailer hitch   442
Tire-pressure monitor   398
Options (change) 1,363 6,459
Options (change) 945 5,684
Destination 915 670
Total Price $38,368 $51,879
Total Invoice $35,535 $46,962

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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: $16,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,807
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8375, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$38,368$51,879
Adjustments for Features-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,798$51,879
Total Invoice$35,535$46,962
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,155$46,962

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTouareg
Trim2.0XT TouringV8
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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$10,425$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,653 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

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%
V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested185068%
Total Not Requested87532%

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