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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: $27,811

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,882

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRoutanForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,323 $24,930 $26,116
Trim Pack 3 2,325    
Cargo net   46 46
Rear bumper protector   72 72
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Trim Pack 3 2,053    
Cargo net   30 30
Rear bumper protector   47 47
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 2,325 471 741
Options (change) 2,053 307 482
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $36,675 $27,811 $29,281
Total Invoice $34,126 $25,882 $27,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,740
Model Year200920082008
ModelRoutanForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,675$27,811$29,281
Adjustments for Features-4,380-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$27,196$29,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$34,126$25,882$27,243
Adjustments for Features-4,076-5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,050$25,310$27,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920082008
ModelRoutanForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$9,525$5,760$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,076-5720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in99.4 in
Length202.5 in176.6 in
Width76.9 in68.3 in
Height68.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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