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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: $30,220 Volkswagen Passat SE | |||
| Difference: $3,257 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,795 | $33,795 | $26,995 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | 325 |
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 235 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,195 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,195 | 1,195 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | 270 |
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 185 |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,028 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,832 | 1,832 | 2,230 |
| Options (change) | 1,477 | 1,477 | 1,863 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 995 |
| Total Price | $33,477 | $36,477 | $30,220 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,383 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,942 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $33,477 | $36,477 | $30,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,640 | -4,840 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,837 | $31,637 | $30,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,720 | $8,920 | $4,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,640 | $4,840 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,312 | -4,498 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 193.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,326 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 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 85% |
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