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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: $24,662

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $10,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,904

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $21,195
Base Invoice $28,680 $20,015
Class II trailer hitch 320 299
AWD 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Premium Package   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Class II trailer hitch 283 195
AWD 1,988  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Premium Package   1,338
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,570 2,822
Options (change) 3,419 2,244
Destination 750 645
Total Price $35,310 $24,662
Total Invoice $32,849 $22,904

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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: $5,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,973
Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,310$24,662
Adjustments for Features-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,965$24,662
Total Invoice$32,849$22,904
Adjustments for Features-4,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,877$22,904

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$9,740$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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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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
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%

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