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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: $36,041

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,531

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanForester
TrimR-Line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,880 $34,295
Base Invoice $35,406 $32,028
Class II trailer hitch 520 634
AWD 1,955  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Class II trailer hitch 447 475
AWD 1,877  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Options (change) 2,475 871
Options (change) 2,324 628
Destination 865 875
Total Price $40,220 $36,041
Total Invoice $38,595 $33,531

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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: $4,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,978
Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanForester
TrimR-Line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$40,220$36,041
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,130$36,041
Total Invoice$38,595$33,531
Adjustments for Features-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,509$33,531

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanForester
TrimR-Line2.0XT 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
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
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
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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