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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: $30,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,050 $54,690 $57,935 $27,895
Base Invoice $49,500 $52,011 $55,096 $26,005
Class III trailer hitch   515    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Class II trailer hitch       295
Rear spoiler       353
4-speed automatic       800
Class III trailer hitch   443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Class II trailer hitch       192
Rear spoiler       230
4-speed automatic       728
Options (change) 0 515 0 1,718
Options (change) 0 443 0 1,325
Destination 910 910 910 625
Total Price $52,960 $56,115 $58,845 $30,238
Total Invoice $50,410 $53,364 $56,006 $27,955

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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: $15,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,020
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8620, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$52,960$56,115$58,845$30,238
Adjustments for Features-6,760-6,460-8,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$49,655$50,685$30,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,455$4,485$0
Total Invoice$50,410$53,364$56,006$27,955
Adjustments for Features-6,435-6,143-7,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,975$47,221$48,240$27,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,246$4,265$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$12,305$12,005$13,705$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,760$6,460$8,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,435-6,143-7,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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