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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: $33,007 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $3,203 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,597 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $4,048 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $34,650 |
| Base Invoice | $27,992 | $33,230 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 235 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | |
| Remote start | 432 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | |
| Navigation system | 888 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 185 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | |
| Remote start | 324 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | |
| Options (change) | 2,337 | 710 |
| Options (change) | 1,830 | 565 |
| Destination | 775 | 850 |
| Total Price | $33,007 | $36,210 |
| Total Invoice | $30,597 | $34,645 |
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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: $658 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,613 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $33,007 | $36,210 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,545 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,007 | $33,665 |
| Total Invoice | $30,597 | $34,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,435 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,597 | $32,210 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | $5,660 | $8,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,435 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 3,571 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 | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
| 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% |
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