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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: $34,539

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,811

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,850 $44,350 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,624 $40,830 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Technology Package 5,200 5,200      
All-weather floor mats 289 289 81 81 81
Luxury Package 2,600 2,600      
Class III trailer hitch 500 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53
Cargo net     68 68 68
Rear bumper protector     98 98 98
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Class II trailer hitch     619 619 619
Technology Package 4,592 4,592      
All-weather floor mats 225 225 52 52 52
Luxury Package 2,296 2,296      
Class III trailer hitch 442 442      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
Door sill trim plates     34 34 34
Cargo net     44 44 44
Rear bumper protector     63 63 63
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Class II trailer hitch     464 464 464
Options (change) 8,589 8,589 4,229 1,284 1,284
Options (change) 7,555 7,555 3,391 893 893
Destination 800 800 915 915 915
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 0 0 0
Total Price $50,239 $52,589 $34,539 $35,289 $38,289
Total Invoice $45,979 $48,035 $31,811 $32,695 $35,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,969
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19275/45-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$50,239$52,589$34,539$35,289$38,289
Adjustments for Features00-870-1,630-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,239$52,589$33,669$33,659$36,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$45,979$48,035$31,811$32,695$35,483
Adjustments for Features00-801-1,510-1,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,979$48,035$31,010$31,185$33,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,056$0$175$2,684

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelTouaregTouaregForesterForesterForester
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$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 $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 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,945$7,945$8,815$9,575$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$870$1,630$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-801-1,510-1,789

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
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 Weight5,087 lb.3,323 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested177580%
Total Not Requested44020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
275/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested177580%
Total Not Requested44020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
275/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested100023%
Total Not Requested337577%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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