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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: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,793

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,857 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 0 1,469
Options (change) 0 1,163
Destination 820 625
Total Price $38,210 $29,989
Total Invoice $36,677 $27,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year20112006
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,210$29,989
Adjustments for Features-5,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$29,989
Total Invoice$36,677$27,793
Adjustments for Features-4,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,714$27,793

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$10,640$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9630

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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		140.6 ft357.7 ft3

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

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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