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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: $35,546

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $33,095
Base Invoice $41,251 $30,927
Executive Package 11,720  
Class III trailer hitch 515  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
AC power outlet   415
Class II trailer hitch   634
Executive Package 11,145  
Class III trailer hitch 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
AC power outlet   311
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 12,235 1,601
Options (change) 11,590 1,143
Destination 870 850
Total Price $56,480 $35,546
Total Invoice $53,711 $32,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,230
Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19225/55-18
Total Price$56,480$35,546
Adjustments for Features-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,735$35,546
Total Invoice$53,711$32,920
Adjustments for Features-3,5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,150$32,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregForester
TrimVR6 FSI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,830$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in103.9 in
Length188.8 in180.9 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft374.7 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, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
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 system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested142525%
Total Not Requested434075%

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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