Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2014 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,284

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,586

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,824

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,050 $54,690 $57,935 $33,795
Base Invoice $49,500 $52,011 $55,096 $31,569
Class III trailer hitch   515    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199
Door sill trim plates       38
Universal garage door opener       76
Rear bumper protector       95
Cargo cover       182
AC power outlet       415
Class II trailer hitch       634
Class III trailer hitch   443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129
Door sill trim plates       24
Universal garage door opener       49
Rear bumper protector       61
Cargo cover       118
AC power outlet       311
Class II trailer hitch       475
Options (change) 0 515 0 1,639
Options (change) 0 443 0 1,167
Destination 910 910 910 850
Total Price $52,960 $56,115 $58,845 $36,284
Total Invoice $50,410 $53,364 $56,006 $33,586

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Touareg dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,578
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8620, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$52,960$56,115$58,845$36,284
Adjustments for Features-2,360-2,085-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,600$54,030$55,085$36,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,430$4,485$0
Total Invoice$50,410$53,364$56,006$33,586
Adjustments for Features-2,246-1,983-3,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,164$51,381$52,427$33,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,217$4,263$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420142016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
PIN Code Access   $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo tray   $40
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,130$7,855$9,530$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$2,085$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,246-1,983-3,5790

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142016
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.