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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: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $27,895
Base Invoice $41,251 $26,116
Lux Package 6,020  
Class III trailer hitch 515  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   299
Satellite radio   445
Lux Package 5,724  
Class III trailer hitch 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   195
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 6,535 2,439
Options (change) 6,169 1,890
Destination 870 645
Total Price $50,780 $30,979
Total Invoice $48,290 $28,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,280
Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$50,780$30,979
Adjustments for Features-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,145$30,979
Total Invoice$48,290$28,651
Adjustments for Features-5,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,931$28,651

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$11,555$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3590

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in99.4 in
Length188.8 in176.6 in
Width76.4 in68.3 in
Height68.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seats50No
265/50HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92522%
Total Not Requested329078%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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