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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: $32,954

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,554

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT TouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $39,200
Base Invoice $28,084 $36,669
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,800
Cargo net 48  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,589
Cargo net 31  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 145
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 2,164 2,210
Options (change) 1,675 1,933
Destination 795 690
Total Price $32,954 $42,100
Total Invoice $30,554 $39,292

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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: $8,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,066
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT TouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,954$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,954$41,380
Total Invoice$30,554$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,554$38,620

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.5 XT TouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,685$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in106.7 in
Length169.5 in188.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft361.7 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 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%

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