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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,230 $33,675
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 68
All-weather floor mats 235 81
Door sill trim plates   53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Remote start   455
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 44
All-weather floor mats 185 52
Door sill trim plates   34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Remote start   341
Options (change) 710 902
Options (change) 565 629
Destination 850 915
Total Price $36,210 $37,907
Total Invoice $34,645 $35,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,837
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,210$37,907
Adjustments for Features0-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$35,312
Total Invoice$34,645$35,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,645$32,808

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$4,530$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.974.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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