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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: $28,251

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelForesterForesterPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net 46 46 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 353 353 375 375 375
Satellite radio 445 445      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Cargo net 30 30 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 230 230 300 300 300
Satellite radio 334 334      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Options (change) 931 1,114 470 470 470
Options (change) 650 769 369 369 369
Destination 625 625 770 770 770
Total Price $28,251 $29,634 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $26,205 $27,510 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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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: $2,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,851
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelForesterForesterPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,251$29,634$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,635-1,635-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,376$29,634$29,500$31,800$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$26,205$27,510$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-8120-1,565-1,566-1,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,393$27,510$28,244$30,449$31,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,117$0$2,205$2,834

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelForesterForesterPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$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   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
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
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Traffic 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   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$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$5,845$4,970$6,605$6,605$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,635$1,635$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-1,565-1,566-1,661

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,167 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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