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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: $29,483

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelForesterForesterPassat
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $26,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 325
Cargo net 48 48 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235
Rear spoiler 368   375
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Lighting Package     1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 270
Cargo net 31 31 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185
Rear spoiler 276   300
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Lighting Package     1,028
Options (change) 763 395 2,230
Options (change) 527 251 1,863
Destination 725 725 995
Total Price $29,483 $31,115 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,854
Model Year201120112021
ModelForesterForesterPassat
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,483$31,115$30,220
Adjustments for Features-780-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,703$30,160$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112021
ModelForesterForesterPassat
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$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
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$6,510$6,685$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-726-8920

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,326 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.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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