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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,422

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,797

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV82.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,110 $33,095
Base Invoice $39,607 $30,927
All-weather floor mats 249 72
Package #2 4,600  
Xenon HID headlights 850  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Cargo cover   182
Class II trailer hitch   634
All-weather floor mats 199 46
Package #2 4,062  
Xenon HID headlights 751  
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Cargo cover   118
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 6,199 1,477
Options (change) 5,454 1,020
Destination 680 850
Total Price $49,989 $35,422
Total Invoice $45,741 $32,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,302
Model Year20072015
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV82.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,989$35,422
Adjustments for Features-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,194$35,422
Total Invoice$45,741$32,797
Adjustments for Features-1,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,099$32,797

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072015
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV82.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,955$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072015
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length187.2 in180.9 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height68.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,254 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195057%
Total Not Requested147543%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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