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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: $33,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $28,084 $32,601
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo net 48 100
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear spoiler   375
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Navigation system 1,335  
Cargo net 31 80
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,961 475
Options (change) 2,299 380
Destination 725 820
Total Price $33,681 $35,290
Total Invoice $31,108 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $605
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6 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$33,681$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,681$33,110
Total Invoice$31,108$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-2,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,108$31,713

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel 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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,585$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,088

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
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.3,481 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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