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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: $32,265

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,727 $28,084
Navigation system 1,990 1,000
All-weather floor mats 185 69
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Navigation system 1,758 888
All-weather floor mats 145 39
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 2,175 1,475
Options (change) 1,903 1,191
Destination 700 795
Total Price $32,565 $32,265
Total Invoice $30,330 $30,070

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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: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,025
Model Year20092013
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,565$32,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$28,225
Total Invoice$30,330$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$26,305

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelPassatForester
TrimKomfort2.5 XT Touring
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,295$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,765

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,512 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 Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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