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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: $38,519

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,632

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,900 $36,090
Base Invoice $44,997 $33,675
Technology Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 289 81
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Class II trailer hitch   619
Technology Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 225 52
Adaptive cruise control 2,296  
Bluetooth cell phone link 243  
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 7,014 1,514
Options (change) 6,165 1,042
Destination 750 915
Total Price $56,664 $38,519
Total Invoice $51,912 $35,632

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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: $19,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,140
Model Year20092018
ModelTouaregForester
TrimV8 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$56,664$38,519
Adjustments for Features0-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,664$37,589
Total Invoice$51,912$35,632
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,912$34,772

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$7,920$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-860

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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%

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