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Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester 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.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,356 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: $7,039 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,242 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: $6,508 | ||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,370 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $29,095 | $26,116 |
| Luxury #1 Package | 3,250 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 55 |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 1,000 | |
| Cargo net | 46 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,970 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 33 |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 909 | |
| Cargo net | 30 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | |
| Options (change) | 5,385 | 1,816 |
| Options (change) | 5,015 | 1,481 |
| Destination | 640 | 645 |
| Total Price | $37,395 | $30,356 |
| Total Invoice | $34,750 | $28,242 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,654 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,292 | ||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/27 MPG | 18/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $37,395 | $30,356 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,385 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,010 | $30,356 |
| Total Invoice | $34,750 | $28,242 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,216 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,534 | $28,242 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,405 | $5,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,385 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,216 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,997 lb. | 3,350 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Luxury #1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2115 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1590 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 4-speed automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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