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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: $24,820 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||
| Difference: $5,755 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,263 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||
| Difference: $5,309 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $26,695 | $25,995 | $27,895 | $29,690 |
| Base Invoice | $20,015 | $24,930 | $24,380 | $26,116 | $27,727 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 185 |
| Premium Package | 2,256 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 145 |
| Options (change) | 3,000 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 185 |
| Options (change) | 2,623 | 367 | 367 | 367 | 145 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 700 |
| Total Price | $24,820 | $27,820 | $27,120 | $29,020 | $30,575 |
| Total Invoice | $23,263 | $25,922 | $25,372 | $27,108 | $28,572 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,787 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | 155, 7 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $24,820 | $27,820 | $27,120 | $29,020 | $30,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | -450 | -2,500 | 0 | -1,475 | -1,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,370 | $25,320 | $27,120 | $27,545 | $29,565 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $950 | $2,750 | $3,175 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $23,263 | $25,922 | $25,372 | $27,108 | $28,572 |
| Adjustments for Features | -422 | -2,329 | 0 | -1,378 | -944 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,841 | $23,593 | $25,372 | $25,730 | $27,628 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $752 | $2,531 | $2,889 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | $100 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | ||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,920 | $6,970 | $4,470 | $5,945 | $5,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $450 | $2,500 | $0 | $1,475 | $1,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -422 | -2,329 | 0 | -1,378 | -944 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,513 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 | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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