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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: $32,061 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: $5,204 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,640 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: $4,650 | ||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,495 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $26,707 | $27,513 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |
| Satellite radio | 453 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 238 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 185 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | |
| Cargo net | 46 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,750 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |
| Satellite radio | 340 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 155 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 145 |
| Navigation system | 1,501 | 1,589 |
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | |
| Cargo net | 30 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,513 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Options (change) | 2,871 | 6,685 |
| Options (change) | 2,238 | 6,147 |
| Destination | 695 | 630 |
| Total Price | $32,061 | $37,265 |
| Total Invoice | $29,640 | $34,290 |
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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: $4,869 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,342 | ||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 18/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $32,061 | $37,265 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -335 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,061 | $36,930 |
| Total Invoice | $29,640 | $34,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -308 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,640 | $33,982 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,870 | $6,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -308 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 3,829 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | -26% |
| Luxury #1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | 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, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2240 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1590 | 42% |
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