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Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,622 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $7,303 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,166 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $7,041 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $30,095 | $33,095 |
| Base Invoice | $31,323 | $28,144 | $30,927 |
| Premium Package | 4,900 | ||
| Trim Pack 3 | 600 | ||
| Engine-block heater | 75 | 133 | 133 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 95 | 95 | |
| AC power outlet | 415 | 415 | |
| Remote start | 445 | 445 | |
| Premium Package | 4,538 | ||
| Trim Pack 3 | 530 | ||
| Engine-block heater | 66 | 86 | 86 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 61 | 61 | |
| AC power outlet | 311 | 311 | |
| Remote start | 333 | 333 | |
| Options (change) | 5,575 | 1,677 | 1,677 |
| Options (change) | 5,134 | 1,172 | 1,172 |
| Destination | 750 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $39,925 | $32,622 | $35,622 |
| Total Invoice | $37,207 | $30,166 | $32,949 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,388 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,256 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 251hp V6 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 506, 9 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $39,925 | $32,622 | $35,622 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,915 | 0 | -200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,010 | $32,622 | $35,422 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $37,207 | $30,166 | $32,949 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,785 | 0 | -185 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,422 | $30,166 | $32,764 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,598 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Dual power sliding doors | $800 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, third row | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $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 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| 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 recliner, third row seats | $150 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $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 | $8,575 | $6,660 | $6,860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,915 | $0 | $200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,785 | 0 | -185 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,336 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 63.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 64.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 62.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 31.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, third row seats | 25 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 49% |
| Trim Pack 3 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, third row seats | 25 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Additional engine cooling | 0 | No |
| Transmission cooler | 0 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | 200 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
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