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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: $38,192

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,128

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,900 $32,995
Base Invoice $44,997 $30,836
Technology Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 289 72
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Rear bumper protector   92
Cargo cover   182
AC power outlet   409
Class II trailer hitch   622
Technology Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 225 46
Adaptive cruise control 2,296  
Bluetooth cell phone link 243  
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Rear bumper protector   59
Cargo cover   118
AC power outlet   306
Class II trailer hitch   466
Options (change) 7,014 4,372
Options (change) 6,165 3,467
Destination 750 825
Total Price $56,664 $38,192
Total Invoice $51,912 $35,128

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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: $17,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,492
Model Year20092014
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$56,664$38,192
Adjustments for Features-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,254$38,192
Total Invoice$51,912$35,128
Adjustments for Features-1,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,620$35,128

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 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
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
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $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 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 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$8,120$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2920

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 2.0XT 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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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