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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: $31,839

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $726

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,541

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,195 $29,690
Base Invoice $26,409 $27,727
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Bodyside moldings 238  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
iPod integration 223  
Navigation system 1,800 1,990
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Bodyside moldings 155  
All-weather floor mats 39 145
iPod integration 145  
Navigation system 1,650 1,758
Options (change) 2,949 2,175
Options (change) 2,437 1,903
Destination 695 700
Total Price $31,839 $32,565
Total Invoice $29,541 $30,330

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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: $3,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,642
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$31,839$32,565
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,764$32,565
Total Invoice$29,541$30,330
Adjustments for Features-2,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,688$30,330

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$6,470$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8530

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in106.7 in
Length179.5 in188.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft361.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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