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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: $7,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,622

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,880 $29,895
Base Invoice $35,406 $27,992
Class II trailer hitch 520 468
AWD 1,955  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Class II trailer hitch 447 351
AWD 1,877  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 2,475 2,346
Options (change) 2,324 1,855
Destination 865 775
Total Price $40,220 $33,016
Total Invoice $38,595 $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: $4,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,521
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,220$33,016
Adjustments for Features-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$33,016
Total Invoice$38,595$30,622
Adjustments for Features-2,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,143$30,622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Trailer sway control$25 
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$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4520

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.0 in
Length174.5 in179.5 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height65.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 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 Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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