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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: $24,880

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $17,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,042

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $16,049

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,850 $44,350 $21,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,624 $40,830 $20,015 $24,930 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 289 289 55 55 55
Class III trailer hitch 500 500      
Premium Package     1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183   183
Cargo net     46 46 46
Rear bumper protector     72 72 72
Universal garage door opener     87   87
Class II trailer hitch     299 299 299
Rear spoiler     353 353 353
Satellite radio     445 445 445
All-weather floor mats 225 225 33 33 33
Class III trailer hitch 442 442      
Premium Package     1,338    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119   119
Cargo net     30 30 30
Rear bumper protector     47 47 47
Universal garage door opener     56   56
Class II trailer hitch     195 195 195
Rear spoiler     230 230 230
Satellite radio     334 334 334
Options (change) 789 789 3,040 1,270 1,540
Options (change) 667 667 2,382 869 1,044
Destination 800 800 645 645 645
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 0 0 0
Total Price $42,439 $44,789 $24,880 $28,610 $30,080
Total Invoice $39,091 $41,147 $23,042 $26,444 $27,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,549
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5A4M5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10120, 4120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/60-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$42,439$44,789$24,880$28,610$30,080
Adjustments for Features-4,885-4,8850-1,740-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,554$39,904$24,880$26,870$28,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$1,990$4,075
Total Invoice$39,091$41,147$23,042$26,444$27,805
Adjustments for Features-4,500-4,4880-1,608-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,591$36,659$23,042$24,836$26,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,794$3,723

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40 $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
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$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Total Value of Features$9,980$9,980$5,095$6,835$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$4,885$0$1,740$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,500-4,4880-1,608-1,040

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
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 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Total Requested145041%
Total Not Requested207559%

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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