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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: $34,755

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,346

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,927 $32,151
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 95
Remote start 445  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Rear spoiler   375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 69
Remote start 333  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 810 470
Options (change) 569 369
Destination 850 795
Total Price $34,755 $34,790
Total Invoice $32,346 $33,315

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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: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,254
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,755$34,790
Adjustments for Features-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$34,790
Total Invoice$32,346$33,315
Adjustments for Features-2,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,061$33,315

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 air vents $100
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
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$6,635$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.9 ft3

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