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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: $33,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelTiguanTiguanForester
TrimSportSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $29,995
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $28,084
All-weather floor mats 235 235 69
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 468
AWD 1,975 1,975  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Bodyside moldings     240
Wheel-lip moldings     453
All-weather floor mats 185 185 39
Class II trailer hitch 456 456 351
AWD 1,897 1,897  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Bodyside moldings     156
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 2,740 2,740 2,415
Options (change) 2,538 2,538 1,894
Destination 865 865 795
Total Price $36,210 $38,105 $33,205
Total Invoice $34,642 $36,523 $30,773

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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: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year201720172013
ModelTiguanTiguanForester
TrimSportSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,210$38,105$33,205
Adjustments for Features-2,495-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,715$35,710$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0
Total Invoice$34,642$36,523$30,773
Adjustments for Features-2,387-2,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,255$34,227$30,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,972$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172013
ModelTiguanTiguanForester
TrimSportSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,080$6,980$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,387-2,2960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172013
ModelTiguanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.0 in
Length174.5 in169.5 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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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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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