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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,048 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $3,977 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $4,660 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $30,495 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $29,245 | $32,865 | $35,325 |
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Floor mats | 235 | ||||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Floor mats | 185 | ||||
| Options (change) | 528 | 669 | 710 | 475 | 475 |
| Options (change) | 344 | 435 | 565 | 380 | 380 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $28,048 | $29,189 | $32,025 | $35,565 | $38,130 |
| Total Invoice | $25,970 | $27,065 | $30,630 | $34,065 | $36,525 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $617 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,419 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $28,048 | $29,189 | $32,025 | $35,565 | $38,130 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -4,260 | -6,370 | -6,470 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,148 | $29,189 | $27,765 | $29,195 | $31,660 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $1,430 | $3,895 |
| Total Invoice | $25,970 | $27,065 | $30,630 | $34,065 | $36,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -833 | 0 | -4,074 | -6,101 | -6,198 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,137 | $27,065 | $26,556 | $27,964 | $30,327 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,928 | $0 | $1,408 | $3,771 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,970 | $5,070 | $9,330 | $11,440 | $11,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $4,260 | $6,370 | $6,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -833 | 0 | -4,074 | -6,101 | -6,198 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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