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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: $34,280

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,910

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,135 $33,795
Base Invoice $31,810 $31,569
Class II trailer hitch 325 634
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Class II trailer hitch 280 475
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 325 833
Options (change) 280 604
Destination 820 850
Total Price $34,280 $35,478
Total Invoice $32,910 $33,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $939
Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,280$35,478
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$34,348
Total Invoice$32,910$33,023
Adjustments for Features0-1,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,910$31,971

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,052

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelTiguanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 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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