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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: $36,459 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $6,616 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,815 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $6,338 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Trim | VR6 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $39,200 | $33,095 |
| Base Invoice | $36,669 | $30,927 |
| Heated front seats | 225 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 72 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | |
| Cargo net | 90 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | |
| Heated front seats | 199 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 46 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | |
| Cargo net | 58 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Options (change) | 3,185 | 2,514 |
| Options (change) | 2,794 | 2,038 |
| Destination | 690 | 850 |
| Total Price | $43,075 | $36,459 |
| Total Invoice | $40,153 | $33,815 |
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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: $7,971 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,595 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Trim | VR6 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $43,075 | $36,459 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,355 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,075 | $35,104 |
| Total Invoice | $40,153 | $33,815 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,257 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,153 | $32,558 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Trim | VR6 | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,155 | $7,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,257 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,997 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| 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% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 46% |
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