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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: $30,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,242

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatForester
TrimVR62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,669 $26,116
Heated front seats 225  
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Heated front seats 199  
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 410 1,816
Options (change) 344 1,481
Destination 690 645
Total Price $40,300 $30,356
Total Invoice $37,703 $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: $6,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,434
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatForester
TrimVR62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,300$30,356
Adjustments for Features-3,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,065$30,356
Total Invoice$37,703$28,242
Adjustments for Features-3,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$28,242

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatForester
TrimVR62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0270

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in99.4 in
Length188.0 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height59.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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