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Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,730

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,451

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguan LimitedForesterForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,250 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $21,361 $27,424 $32,028
Premium Package 1,295    
235/55HR17 495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 199 199
Cargo net 100 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 365 199 199
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Premium Package 1,114    
235/55HR17 426    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 129 129
Cargo net 80 58 58
Roof rack crossbars 300 117 117
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 2,580 746 746
Options (change) 2,190 471 471
Destination 900 875 875
Total Price $25,730 $30,916 $35,916
Total Invoice $24,451 $28,770 $33,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguan LimitedForesterForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,730$30,916$35,916
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-7,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,730$26,791$27,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$24,451$28,770$33,374
Adjustments for Features0-3,839-7,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,451$24,931$25,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,056

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguan LimitedForesterForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,175$6,300$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,839-7,387

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelTiguan LimitedForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.5 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height67.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port-75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

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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