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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: $34,190 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | ||
| Difference: $425 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $518 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,995 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $30,836 | $31,600 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | |
| Cargo net | 87 | 95 |
| Remote start | 436 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | |
| Cargo net | 56 | 69 |
| Remote start | 328 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | |
| Options (change) | 795 | 470 |
| Options (change) | 560 | 369 |
| Destination | 825 | 770 |
| Total Price | $34,615 | $34,190 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $32,739 |
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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: $2,480 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,222 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 20/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $34,615 | $34,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,905 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,710 | $34,190 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $32,739 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,704 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,517 | $32,739 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,385 | $3,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,905 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,704 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,446 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 | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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