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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: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $32,028 $32,601
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo net 90 100
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo net 58 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,443 475
Options (change) 1,959 380
Destination 875 820
Total Price $37,613 $35,290
Total Invoice $34,862 $33,801

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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: $737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterPassat
Trim2.0XT TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,613$35,290
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,553$35,290
Total Invoice$34,862$33,801
Adjustments for Features-2,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,026$33,801

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
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, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,050$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
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.3,481 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

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