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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: $28,602

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $13,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,417

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $12,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,850 $44,350 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $37,624 $40,830 $24,355 $26,707
All-weather floor mats 289 289 69 69
Class III trailer hitch 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Cargo net     46 46
Rear bumper protector     78 78
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Cargo cover     166 166
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Class II trailer hitch     468 468
All-weather floor mats 225 225 39 39
Class III trailer hitch 442 442    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Cargo net     30 30
Rear bumper protector     51 51
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Cargo cover     108 108
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Class II trailer hitch     351 351
Options (change) 789 789 1,912 1,545
Options (change) 667 667 1,367 1,092
Destination 800 800 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $42,439 $44,789 $28,602 $30,735
Total Invoice $39,091 $41,147 $26,417 $28,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,090
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/60-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,439$44,789$28,602$30,735
Adjustments for Features-1,720-1,7200-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,719$43,069$28,602$30,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$1,898
Total Invoice$39,091$41,147$26,417$28,494
Adjustments for Features-1,584-1,5800-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,507$39,567$26,417$28,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0$1,859

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,805$7,805$6,085$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$1,720$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,584-1,5800-218

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010
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 Weight5,087 lb.3,251 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

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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