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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: $33,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $21,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,730

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $21,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,950 $60,185 $29,995
Base Invoice $51,080 $57,196 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Class II trailer hitch     468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 0 0 2,353
Options (change) 0 0 1,851
Destination 910 910 795
Total Price $54,860 $61,095 $33,143
Total Invoice $51,990 $58,106 $30,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,934
Model Year201620162013
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/40-21225/55-17
Total Price$54,860$61,095$33,143
Adjustments for Features-5,620-6,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,240$54,175$33,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$0
Total Invoice$51,990$58,106$30,730
Adjustments for Features-5,326-6,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,664$51,525$30,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,861$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162013
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
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 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$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 
Total Value of Features$10,805$12,105$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$6,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,326-6,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in169.5 in
Width76.4 in70.1 in
Height68.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,696 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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