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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: $33,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $20,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,177

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,900 $29,995
Base Invoice $44,997 $28,084
Technology Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 289 69
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation system   1,600
Technology Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 225 39
Bluetooth cell phone link 243  
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 4,414 3,070
Options (change) 3,869 2,368
Destination 750 725
Total Price $54,064 $33,790
Total Invoice $49,616 $31,177

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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: $16,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,874
Model Year20092011
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$54,064$33,790
Adjustments for Features-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,179$33,790
Total Invoice$49,616$31,177
Adjustments for Features-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,051$31,177

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$8,945$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.0 in
Length187.2 in179.5 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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