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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: $30,434

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,186

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelRoutanForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,600 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,102 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo net   48 48 48
Rear bumper protector   78 78 78
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Remote start   432 432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo net   31 31 31
Rear bumper protector   51 51 51
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Remote start   324 324 324
Options (change) 0 2,644 2,444 2,076
Options (change) 0 2,085 1,907 1,631
Destination 750 795 795 795
Total Price $37,350 $30,434 $31,634 $32,866
Total Invoice $34,852 $28,186 $29,288 $30,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,311
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,235
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelRoutanForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,350$30,434$31,634$32,866
Adjustments for Features-2,6050-700-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$30,434$30,934$31,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$34,852$28,186$29,288$30,510
Adjustments for Features-2,4310-648-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,421$28,186$28,640$29,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$454$1,512

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelRoutanForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$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   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Total Value of Features$8,365$5,760$6,460$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0$700$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4310-648-812

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelRoutanForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in103.0 in
Length202.5 in169.5 in
Width76.9 in70.1 in
Height68.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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