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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: $35,683

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $33,795
Base Invoice $35,857 $31,569
Engine-block heater 75 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Remote start   445
Engine-block heater 66 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Remote start   333
Options (change) 75 1,038
Options (change) 66 716
Destination 820 850
Total Price $38,285 $35,683
Total Invoice $36,743 $33,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,821
Model Year20112016
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,285$35,683
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,465$35,683
Total Invoice$36,743$33,135
Adjustments for Features-7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,956$33,135

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelRoutanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
PIN Code Access $10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,565$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft374.7 ft3

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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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