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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: $23,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,365

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 X
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $21,195
Base Invoice $27,727 $20,015
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Premium Package   1,500
Satellite radio   445
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Premium Package   1,338
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 185 2,000
Options (change) 145 1,705
Destination 700 645
Total Price $30,575 $23,840
Total Invoice $28,572 $22,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,614
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 X
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,575$23,840
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$23,840
Total Invoice$28,572$22,365
Adjustments for Features-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,979$22,365

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 X
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,980$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,512 lb.3,165 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 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

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