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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: $36,833 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $6,242 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,144 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $6,009 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $32,995 | $39,200 |
| Base Invoice | $30,836 | $36,669 |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | |
| Cargo net | 87 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 185 |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 225 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | |
| Cargo net | 56 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 145 |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 199 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |
| Options (change) | 3,013 | 3,185 |
| Options (change) | 2,483 | 2,794 |
| Destination | 825 | 690 |
| Total Price | $36,833 | $43,075 |
| Total Invoice | $34,144 | $40,153 |
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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: $7,597 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,265 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,833 | $43,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,355 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,478 | $43,075 |
| Total Invoice | $34,144 | $40,153 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,256 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,888 | $40,153 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,510 | $6,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,355 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,256 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,997 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
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