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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: $33,260

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,800

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,390 $29,995
Base Invoice $44,510 $28,084
Technologie Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 249 69
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Technologie Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 199 39
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 4,099 2,470
Options (change) 3,600 1,921
Destination 690 795
Total Price $53,179 $33,260
Total Invoice $48,800 $30,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,022
Model Year20082013
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$53,179$33,260
Adjustments for Features-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,934$33,260
Total Invoice$48,800$30,800
Adjustments for Features-2,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,822$30,800

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,355$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.0 in
Length187.2 in169.5 in
Width75.9 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,300 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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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