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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: $32,954

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,554

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatForester
TrimVR62.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,669 $28,084
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 69
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 39
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 2,210 2,164
Options (change) 1,933 1,675
Destination 690 795
Total Price $42,100 $32,954
Total Invoice $39,292 $30,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,066
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatForester
TrimVR62.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,100$32,954
Adjustments for Features-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,380$32,954
Total Invoice$39,292$30,554
Adjustments for Features-6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,620$30,554

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatForester
TrimVR62.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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
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$6,405$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6720

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.0 in
Length188.0 in169.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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