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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: $35,564

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $7,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelForesterForesterPassat
TrimLimitedTouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $39,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
All-weather floor mats 81 81 185
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Cargo net 68 68  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Adaptive cruise control     975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
All-weather floor mats 52 52 145
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Cargo net 44 44  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Adaptive cruise control     861
Options (change) 3,459 514 3,185
Options (change) 2,830 332 2,794
Destination 1,010 1,010 690
Total Price $35,564 $36,119 $43,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,945
Model Year202020202008
ModelForesterForesterPassat
TrimLimitedTouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,564$36,119$43,075
Adjustments for Features-2,835-3,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,729$32,524$43,075
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year202020202008
ModelForesterForesterPassat
TrimLimitedTouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,240$10,000$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$3,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-306-1340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202008
ModelForesterPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in106.7 in
Length182.1 in188.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height67.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested145033%
Total Not Requested292567%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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