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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: $33,016

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,622

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $29,895
Base Invoice $29,192 $27,992
Navigation system 1,990 1,000
Class II trailer hitch 320 468
AWD 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Bodyside moldings   240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Navigation system 1,758 888
Class II trailer hitch 283 351
AWD 1,988  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Bodyside moldings   156
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 5,560 2,346
Options (change) 5,177 1,855
Destination 750 775
Total Price $37,860 $33,016
Total Invoice $35,119 $30,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,296
Model Year20102012
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,860$33,016
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,565$33,016
Total Invoice$35,119$30,622
Adjustments for Features-1,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,918$30,622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,080$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelTiguanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.0 in
Length174.3 in179.5 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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