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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: $37,479

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,582

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,170 $58,700 $33,095
Base Invoice $50,564 $55,825 $30,927
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895
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
Driver Assistance Package 2,150 2,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638
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) 2,500 2,500 3,534
Options (change) 2,150 2,150 2,805
Destination 910 910 850
Total Price $56,580 $62,110 $37,479
Total Invoice $53,624 $58,885 $34,582

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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: $16,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,654
Model Year201520152015
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$56,580$62,110$37,479
Adjustments for Features-2,520-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,060$58,390$37,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$0
Total Invoice$53,624$58,885$34,582
Adjustments for Features-2,388-3,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,236$55,358$34,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,122$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Terrain selector  $200
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,855$10,055$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,388-3,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015
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 Weight4,696 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 V6 Lux

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested80057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%

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