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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: $24,551 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||
| Difference: $7,374 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SE R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $26,695 | $27,895 | $29,995 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | 325 | |
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 46 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 353 | 375 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | 42 | ||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | 270 | |
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 30 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 33 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 230 | 300 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | 28 | ||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | |
| Premium Package | 1,338 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,711 | 941 | 1,169 | 1,035 |
| Options (change) | 2,168 | 655 | 802 | 835 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 645 | 895 |
| Total Price | $24,551 | $28,281 | $29,709 | $31,925 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,704 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,134 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SE R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $24,551 | $28,281 | $29,709 | $31,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,740 | -1,100 | -670 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,551 | $26,541 | $28,609 | $31,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,990 | $4,058 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | SE R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,285 | $7,025 | $6,385 | $5,955 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,740 | $1,100 | $670 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,614 | -1,021 | -36 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 |
| 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. | 3,275 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 |
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 |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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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