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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: $32,158

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,555

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $14,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,850 $44,350 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,624 $40,830 $26,186 $28,084
Technology Package 5,200 5,200    
All-weather floor mats 289 289 69 69
Class III trailer hitch 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Cargo net     48 48
Rear bumper protector     78 78
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Cargo cover     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Class II trailer hitch     468 468
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Technology Package 4,592 4,592    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 39 39
Class III trailer hitch 442 442    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Cargo net     31 31
Rear bumper protector     51 51
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Cargo cover     108 108
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Class II trailer hitch     351 351
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,989 5,989 3,438 3,070
Options (change) 5,259 5,259 2,644 2,368
Destination 800 800 725 725
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $47,639 $49,989 $32,158 $33,790
Total Invoice $43,683 $45,739 $29,555 $31,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,422
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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)300, 11300, 11140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/60-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$47,639$49,989$32,158$33,790
Adjustments for Features-1,860-1,8600-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,779$48,129$32,158$33,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$1,457
Total Invoice$43,683$45,739$29,555$31,177
Adjustments for Features-1,706-1,7020-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,977$44,037$29,555$31,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0$1,461

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
Proximity key$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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$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  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,420$7,420$5,560$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$1,860$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,706-1,7020-161

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102011
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
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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%

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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