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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: $25,693

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,832

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelTiguanTiguanForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,390 $34,445 $21,195
Base Invoice $30,135 $33,067 $20,015
All-weather floor mats 235 235 55
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 295
AWD 1,975 1,975  
Premium Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
All-weather floor mats 185 185 33
Class II trailer hitch 456 456 192
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Premium Package     2,256
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 2,740 2,740 3,873
Options (change) 2,536 2,536 3,192
Destination 865 865 625
Total Price $34,995 $38,050 $25,693
Total Invoice $33,536 $36,468 $23,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,352
Model Year201620162007
ModelTiguanTiguanForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$34,995$38,050$25,693
Adjustments for Features-5,585-7,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$30,640$25,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$33,536$36,468$23,832
Adjustments for Features-5,352-7,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,184$29,366$23,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162007
ModelTiguanTiguanForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,280$12,105$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$7,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,352-7,1020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
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 Weight3,591 lb.3,165 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested87525%

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