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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: $28,184 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $3,076 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,169 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $3,739 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 125 | 125 | 125 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 99 | 99 | 99 | ||
| Options (change) | 844 | 1,114 | 595 | 595 | 595 |
| Options (change) | 594 | 769 | 468 | 468 | 468 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $28,184 | $29,654 | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,315 |
| Total Invoice | $26,169 | $27,530 | $29,908 | $32,114 | $32,838 |
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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: $2,091 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,779 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $28,184 | $29,654 | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,315 |
| Adjustments for Features | -615 | 0 | -1,600 | -1,600 | -1,700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,569 | $29,654 | $29,660 | $31,960 | $32,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,085 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $26,169 | $27,530 | $29,908 | $32,114 | $32,838 |
| Adjustments for Features | -571 | 0 | -1,531 | -1,531 | -1,627 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,598 | $27,530 | $28,377 | $30,583 | $31,211 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,932 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,910 | $5,295 | $6,895 | $6,895 | $6,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $615 | $0 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -571 | 0 | -1,531 | -1,531 | -1,627 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| 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. | 3,167 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 |
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