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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: $32,668

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,334

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $29,950
Base Invoice $27,992 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,800
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,589
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 145
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,998 9,185
Options (change) 1,567 8,431
Destination 775 630
Total Price $32,668 $39,765
Total Invoice $30,334 $36,574

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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: $6,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,015
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$32,668$39,765
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,668$39,520
Total Invoice$30,334$36,574
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,334$36,349

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
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 
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 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$6,160$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.7 in
Length179.5 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested311559%
Total Not Requested216541%

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