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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: $32,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,510

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $29,995
Base Invoice $35,857 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Remote start   432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Remote start   324
Options (change) 0 2,076
Options (change) 0 1,631
Destination 820 795
Total Price $38,210 $32,866
Total Invoice $36,677 $30,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,506
Model Year20112013
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,210$32,866
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,480$32,866
Total Invoice$36,677$30,510
Adjustments for Features-1,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,016$30,510

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $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$8,240$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft368.3 ft3

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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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