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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: $33,023

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $23,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,618

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $23,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $29,895
Base Invoice $41,251 $27,992
Executive Package 11,720  
Class III trailer hitch 515  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Executive Package 11,145  
Class III trailer hitch 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 12,235 2,353
Options (change) 11,590 1,851
Destination 870 775
Total Price $56,480 $33,023
Total Invoice $53,711 $30,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,151
Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$56,480$33,023
Adjustments for Features-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,335$33,023
Total Invoice$53,711$30,618
Adjustments for Features-3,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,769$30,618

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,730$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in179.5 in
Width76.4 in70.1 in
Height68.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested215037%
Total Not Requested361563%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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