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Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,221

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,423

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $36,090
Base Invoice $42,465 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Options (change) 0 1,216
Options (change) 0 833
Destination 820 915
Total Price $45,100 $38,221
Total Invoice $43,285 $35,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,536
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$45,100$38,221
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,760$38,221
Total Invoice$43,285$35,423
Adjustments for Features-3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,959$35,423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 recliner, third row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,740$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3260

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in103.9 in
Length202.5 in180.9 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft374.7 ft3

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

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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