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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: $30,174

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,186

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPassat
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $28,755
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $26,861
Navigation system 1,100     1,990
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 185
Navigation system 975     1,758
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 145
Options (change) 1,354 254 254 2,175
Options (change) 1,139 164 164 1,903
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $30,174 $31,074 $34,074 $31,680
Total Invoice $28,186 $29,040 $31,825 $29,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,055
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPassat
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,174$31,074$34,074$31,680
Adjustments for Features-3,990-4,190-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,184$26,884$29,684$31,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,186$29,040$31,825$29,514
Adjustments for Features-3,727-3,916-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,459$25,124$27,725$29,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPassat
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,185$7,385$7,585$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$4,190$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,727-3,916-4,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142010
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length180.9 in188.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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