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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: $28,652

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,218

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $24,930 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 55 55
Class III trailer hitch 500 500 500    
CD changer, remote 99 99 99    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Cargo net       46 46
Rear bumper protector       72 72
Class II trailer hitch       299 299
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 33 33
Class III trailer hitch 442 442 442    
CD changer, remote 70 70 70    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Cargo net       30 30
Rear bumper protector       47 47
Class II trailer hitch       195 195
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 888 888 888 1,312 1,540
Options (change) 737 737 737 897 1,044
Destination 750 750 750 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $40,938 $50,538 $43,288 $28,652 $30,080
Total Invoice $37,690 $46,484 $39,746 $26,472 $27,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,255
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$40,938$50,538$43,288$28,652$30,080
Adjustments for Features-3,860-7,010-3,860-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,078$43,528$39,428$28,012$30,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$2,350$0$2,068
Total Invoice$37,690$46,484$39,746$26,472$27,805
Adjustments for Features-3,554-6,448-3,544-5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,136$40,036$36,202$25,881$27,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$2,066$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Total Value of Features$10,080$13,230$10,080$6,860$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$7,010$3,860$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,554-6,448-3,544-5910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in99.4 in
Length187.2 in176.6 in
Width75.9 in68.3 in
Height68.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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