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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: $33,121 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $7,024 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,659 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $6,519 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $31,370 |
| Base Invoice | $28,084 | $29,095 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 185 |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,800 |
| Cargo net | 48 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 3,250 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 145 |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,589 |
| Cargo net | 31 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,970 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Options (change) | 2,401 | 8,135 |
| Options (change) | 1,850 | 7,443 |
| Destination | 725 | 640 |
| Total Price | $33,121 | $40,145 |
| Total Invoice | $30,659 | $37,178 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,004 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| 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 | $33,121 | $40,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,121 | $39,125 |
| Total Invoice | $30,659 | $37,178 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -945 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,659 | $36,233 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| 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 audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,260 | $6,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -945 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 3,997 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.3 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 | 38.6 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 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 61.7 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% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Luxury #1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| 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 |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 2365 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1340 | 36% |
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