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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: $29,691

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,774

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,105

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Model Year20062006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,005 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46  
4-speed automatic 800  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30  
4-speed automatic 728  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,171 4,885
Options (change) 966 4,558
Destination 625 630
Total Price $29,691 $35,465
Total Invoice $27,596 $32,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,044
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$29,691$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,691$33,230
Total Invoice$27,596$32,701
Adjustments for Features0-2,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,596$30,640

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,570$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,061

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length176.6 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested065%
Total Not Requested035%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested211555%
Total Not Requested171545%

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