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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: $31,741 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $824 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,628 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $702 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $29,690 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $27,727 |
| Navigation system | 1,350 | 1,990 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 81 | 185 |
| Navigation system | 1,156 | 1,758 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 52 | 145 |
| Options (change) | 1,431 | 81 | 81 | 2,175 |
| Options (change) | 1,208 | 52 | 52 | 1,903 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 700 |
| Total Price | $31,741 | $34,086 | $37,086 | $32,565 |
| Total Invoice | $29,628 | $31,854 | $34,642 | $30,330 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,434 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,845 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $31,741 | $34,086 | $37,086 | $32,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,895 | -8,955 | -9,255 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,846 | $25,131 | $27,831 | $32,565 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,715 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,628 | $31,854 | $34,642 | $30,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,569 | -8,369 | -8,645 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,059 | $23,485 | $25,997 | $30,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,574 | $0 | $2,512 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Passat |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $8,040 | $12,100 | $12,400 | $3,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,895 | $8,955 | $9,255 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,569 | -8,369 | -8,645 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,513 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 | 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 | 38.6 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 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
| 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% |
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