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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: $32,343

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,922

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutive2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,795 $60,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $50,208 $57,247 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 0 0 3,453
Options (change) 0 0 2,818
Destination 910 910 695
Total Price $53,705 $61,105 $32,343
Total Invoice $51,118 $58,157 $29,922

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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: $14,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,714
Model Year201720172009
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutive2.5 XT Limited
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, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/40-21225/55-17
Total Price$53,705$61,105$32,343
Adjustments for Features-6,810-8,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,895$52,970$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$0
Total Invoice$51,118$58,157$29,922
Adjustments for Features-6,482-7,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,636$50,414$29,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,778$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172009
ModelTouaregTouaregForester
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutive2.5 XT Limited
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
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 
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
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 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$12,205$13,530$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,810$8,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,482-7,7430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelTouaregForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in179.5 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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