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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: $32,139

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $426

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,690

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $28,495
Base Invoice $27,727 $26,707
All-weather floor mats 185 69
Navigation system 1,990 1,800
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
All-weather floor mats 145 39
Navigation system 1,758 1,501
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,175 2,949
Options (change) 1,903 2,288
Destination 700 695
Total Price $32,565 $32,139
Total Invoice $30,330 $29,690

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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: $3,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,573
Model Year20092010
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,565$32,139
Adjustments for Features0-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$28,964
Total Invoice$30,330$29,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$26,757

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,395$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,933

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.0 in
Length188.0 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,512 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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