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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,409

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,302

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelAtlasForester
TrimSEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $32,995
Base Invoice $46,502 $30,836
All-weather floor mats 285 72
Cargo net 100 87
Rear bumper protector 150 92
Roof rack crossbars 365 199
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
AC power outlet   409
Remote start   436
Class II trailer hitch   622
All-weather floor mats 235 46
Cargo net 80 56
Rear bumper protector 118 59
Roof rack crossbars 300 117
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
AC power outlet   306
Remote start   328
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 900 4,589
Options (change) 733 3,641
Destination 925 825
Total Price $50,315 $38,409
Total Invoice $48,160 $35,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,210
Model Year20182014
ModelAtlasForester
TrimSEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$50,315$38,409
Adjustments for Features-6,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,370$38,409
Total Invoice$48,160$35,302
Adjustments for Features-6,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,512$35,302

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelAtlasForester
TrimSEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,680$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelAtlasForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in180.9 in
Width78.3 in70.7 in
Height69.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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