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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: $37,519 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $2,546 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,922 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $1,926 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $27,513 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 185 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | |
| Sport Package | 300 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 145 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | |
| Sport Package | 274 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |
| Options (change) | 514 | 9,485 |
| Options (change) | 332 | 8,705 |
| Destination | 915 | 630 |
| Total Price | $37,519 | $40,065 |
| Total Invoice | $34,922 | $36,848 |
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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: $7,616 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,645 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 18/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $37,519 | $40,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,070 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,449 | $40,065 |
| Total Invoice | $34,922 | $36,848 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,719 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,203 | $36,848 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| 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 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,425 | $6,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,070 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,719 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 3,829 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | % |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | % |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| 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% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3590 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1690 | 32% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
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