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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: $37,841

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,885

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,390 $33,795
Base Invoice $44,510 $31,569
Technologie Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 249 72
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
AC power outlet   415
Class II trailer hitch   634
Technologie Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 199 46
Adaptive cruise control 1,854  
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
AC power outlet   311
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 6,199 3,196
Options (change) 5,454 2,466
Destination 690 850
Total Price $55,279 $37,841
Total Invoice $50,654 $34,885

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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: $16,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,187
Model Year20082016
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$55,279$37,841
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,644$37,841
Total Invoice$50,654$34,885
Adjustments for Features-5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,072$34,885

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.0XT 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 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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 Weight5,300 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 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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested107551%

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