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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: $30,151

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,144

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,617 $26,005
Class II trailer hitch 500 295
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Class II trailer hitch 430 192
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 500 1,631
Options (change) 430 1,269
Destination 820 625
Total Price $35,295 $30,151
Total Invoice $33,867 $27,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,950
Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$35,295$30,151
Adjustments for Features-3,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$30,151
Total Invoice$33,867$27,899
Adjustments for Features-3,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,849$27,899

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,540$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in99.4 in
Length174.5 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height65.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,350 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 Room55.0 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,
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 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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