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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: $29,189

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $33,525
Base Invoice $26,005 $32,151
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46 95
Rear spoiler 353 375
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30 69
Rear spoiler 230 300
Universal garage door opener 56  
Options (change) 669 470
Options (change) 435 369
Destination 625 795
Total Price $29,189 $34,790
Total Invoice $27,065 $33,315

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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: $3,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,062
Model Year20062013
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$29,189$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,189$32,505
Total Invoice$27,065$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$31,127

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
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
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,670$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.4 in
Length176.6 in191.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.9 ft3

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

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