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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: $36,003

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,507

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $34,295
Base Invoice $32,617 $32,028
Class II trailer hitch 500 634
AWD 1,955  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Class II trailer hitch 430 475
AWD 1,877  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 2,455 833
Options (change) 2,307 604
Destination 820 875
Total Price $37,250 $36,003
Total Invoice $35,744 $33,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,084
Model Year20122017
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$37,250$36,003
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,250$35,093
Total Invoice$35,744$33,507
Adjustments for Features0-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,744$32,660

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelTiguanForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelTiguanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.5 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,591 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 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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