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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: $2,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $34,265
Base Invoice $27,992 $32,860
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48 95
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432  
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31 69
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,998 470
Options (change) 1,580 369
Destination 775 820
Total Price $32,668 $35,555
Total Invoice $30,347 $34,049

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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: $4,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,845
Model Year20122014
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)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,668$35,555
Adjustments for Features-1,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,438$35,555
Total Invoice$30,347$34,049
Adjustments for Features-1,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$34,049

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,635$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1430

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
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.3,446 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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