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Volkswagen Eos vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Eos vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,140

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,955

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelEosForesterForester
TrimLux2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,200 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $32,832 $28,785 $31,569
Technology Package 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 110 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Technology Package 971    
All-weather floor mats 70 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Options (change) 1,210 495 495
Options (change) 1,041 320 320
Destination 700 850 850
Total Price $37,110 $32,140 $35,140
Total Invoice $34,573 $29,955 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $910
Model Year200920162016
ModelEosForesterForester
TrimLux2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,110$32,140$35,140
Adjustments for Features-3,9800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$32,140$34,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,573$29,955$32,739
Adjustments for Features-3,7080-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,865$29,955$32,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920162016
ModelEosForesterForester
TrimLux2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$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$12,050$8,070$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7080-186

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelEosForester
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length173.5 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Eos Lux

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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