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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,675 $33,230
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 68 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455  
Rear spoiler   375
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo net 44 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 902 710
Options (change) 629 565
Destination 915 850
Total Price $37,907 $36,210
Total Invoice $35,219 $34,645

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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: $898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,837
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,907$36,210
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,312$36,210
Total Invoice$35,219$34,645
Adjustments for Features-2,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,808$34,645

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$7,125$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4110

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,571 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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