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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: $30,136

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,040

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,710

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Model Year20072007
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $31,370
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,095
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Luxury #1 Package   3,250
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 727  
Luxury #1 Package   2,970
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,616 5,385
Options (change) 1,299 5,015
Destination 625 640
Total Price $30,136 $37,395
Total Invoice $28,040 $34,750

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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: $4,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,959
Model Year20072007
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$30,136$37,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,136$34,435
Total Invoice$28,040$34,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,040$31,999

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072007
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
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
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 
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$5,020$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,751

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072007
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length176.6 in188.0 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft361.7 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%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested211557%
Total Not Requested159043%

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