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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: $30,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,242

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,669
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Heated front seats   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 1,816 410
Options (change) 1,481 344
Destination 645 690
Total Price $30,356 $40,300
Total Invoice $28,242 $37,703

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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: $6,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,434
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,356$40,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,356$37,065
Total Invoice$28,242$37,703
Adjustments for Features0-3,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,242$34,676

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedVR6
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,120$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,027

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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