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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: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelForesterForesterPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Cargo net 46 46 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 353 353 375 375 375
Satellite radio 445 445      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Cargo net 30 30 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 230 230 300 300 300
Satellite radio 334 334      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Options (change) 886 1,114 470 470 470
Options (change) 622 769 369 369 369
Destination 645 645 820 820 820
Total Price $28,226 $29,654 $32,585 $34,685 $35,555
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,530 $31,200 $33,215 $34,049

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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: $2,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,146
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelForesterForesterPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,226$29,654$32,585$34,685$35,555
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,560-2,560-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,586$29,654$30,025$32,125$32,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$26,197$27,530$31,200$33,215$34,049
Adjustments for Features-5940-2,451-2,452-2,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,603$27,530$28,749$30,763$31,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$2,014$2,753

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelForesterForesterPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T 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 app  $25$25$25
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   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
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    
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 air vents  $100$100$100
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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,810$5,170$7,730$7,730$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,560$2,560$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-2,451-2,452-2,547

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
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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