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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: $31,135 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||
| Difference: $5,358 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Touring | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,595 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Cargo net | 68 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |||
| Remote start | 455 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |||
| Remote start | 341 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Options (change) | 888 | 470 | 470 | 470 |
| Options (change) | 621 | 369 | 369 | 369 |
| Destination | 1,010 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $36,493 | $31,135 | $33,435 | $34,190 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,062 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,510 | ||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Touring | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $36,493 | $31,135 | $33,435 | $34,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,420 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,073 | $31,135 | $33,435 | $34,090 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Touring | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 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, rear | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,500 | $3,080 | $3,080 | $3,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,420 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -332 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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