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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: $32,033

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,678

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelRoutanForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,600 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,102 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Cargo net   90 90 90
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Remote start   445 445 445
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,157    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Cargo net   58 58 58
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Remote start   333 333 333
Options (change) 75 2,388 1,038 1,038
Options (change) 66 1,873 716 716
Destination 750 850 850 850
Total Price $37,425 $32,033 $32,683 $35,683
Total Invoice $34,918 $29,678 $30,351 $33,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,069
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelRoutanForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,425$32,033$32,683$35,683
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-235-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,170$32,033$32,448$35,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$34,918$29,678$30,351$33,135
Adjustments for Features-1,1710-218-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,747$29,678$30,133$32,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455$3,053

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelRoutanForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,690$7,435$7,670$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$235$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1710-218-404

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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 Weight4,336 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.0 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 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
141.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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