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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,638

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,672

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,799

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $21,195
Base Invoice $28,680 $20,015
Class II trailer hitch 320 295
AWD 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Premium Package   2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Class II trailer hitch 283 192
AWD 1,988  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Premium Package   2,256
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,570 3,818
Options (change) 3,419 3,159
Destination 750 625
Total Price $35,310 $25,638
Total Invoice $32,849 $23,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,078
Model Year20092007
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,310$25,638
Adjustments for Features-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,965$25,638
Total Invoice$32,849$23,799
Adjustments for Features-4,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,877$23,799

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Total Value of Features$9,515$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9720

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelTiguanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in99.4 in
Length174.3 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%

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