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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterPassatPassat
TrimTouring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $31,650 $34,650
Cargo net 68 100 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Remote start 455    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Cargo net 44 80 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Remote start 341    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 902 710 710
Options (change) 629 565 565
Destination 975 850 850
Total Price $36,172 $33,210 $36,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,277
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterPassatPassat
TrimTouring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,172$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features-2,5450-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,627$33,210$36,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterPassatPassat
TrimTouring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,025$4,480$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1130-144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height67.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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