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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,888

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,207

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $36,835
Base Invoice $31,569 $35,325
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Remote start 445  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 100
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Remote start 333  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,243 475
Options (change) 1,788 380
Destination 850 820
Total Price $36,888 $38,130
Total Invoice $34,207 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,995
Model Year20162016
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,888$38,130
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,158$38,130
Total Invoice$34,207$36,525
Adjustments for Features-6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,530$36,525

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,870$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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