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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: $34,251

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,939

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,836 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
All-weather floor mats 72 185
Universal garage door opener 74  
Cargo net 87  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Navigation system   1,800
AWD   1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
All-weather floor mats 46 145
Universal garage door opener 48  
Cargo net 56  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Navigation system   1,589
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 431 6,985
Options (change) 278 6,421
Destination 825 630
Total Price $34,251 $37,565
Total Invoice $31,939 $34,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,075
Model Year20142006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,251$37,565
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,696$37,565
Total Invoice$31,939$34,564
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,489$34,564

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,360$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4500

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length180.9 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft314.2 ft3

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

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested249065%
Total Not Requested134035%

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