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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: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutive2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,795 $60,195 $27,895
Base Invoice $50,208 $57,247 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Class II trailer hitch     299
Rear spoiler     353
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Class II trailer hitch     195
Rear spoiler     230
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 0 0 2,439
Options (change) 0 0 1,890
Destination 910 910 645
Total Price $53,705 $61,105 $30,979
Total Invoice $51,118 $58,157 $28,651

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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: $14,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,581
Model Year201720172008
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutive2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$53,705$61,105$30,979
Adjustments for Features-8,285-9,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,420$51,495$30,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$0
Total Invoice$51,118$58,157$28,651
Adjustments for Features-7,886-9,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,232$49,011$28,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,779$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172008
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutive2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
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 steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$14,605$15,930$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,285$9,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,886-9,1460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
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 Weight4,696 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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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