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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: $32,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,600
Bodyside moldings 238  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 95
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 223  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Rear spoiler   375
Bodyside moldings 155  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 69
Navigation system 1,650  
iPod integration 145  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,457 470
Options (change) 2,817 369
Destination 695 770
Total Price $32,347 $34,190
Total Invoice $29,921 $32,739

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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: $3,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,988
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,347$34,190
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,082$34,190
Total Invoice$29,921$32,739
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,751$32,739

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,220$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1700

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.9 ft3

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

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