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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: $30,174

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,186

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPassatForesterForesterForester
TrimKomfort2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,861 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Navigation system 1,990 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 185 72 72 72
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Navigation system 1,758 975    
All-weather floor mats 145 46 46 46
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 2,175 1,354 254 254
Options (change) 1,903 1,139 164 164
Destination 750 825 825 825
Total Price $31,680 $30,174 $31,074 $34,074
Total Invoice $29,514 $28,186 $29,040 $31,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,055
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPassatForesterForesterForester
TrimKomfort2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,680$30,174$31,074$34,074
Adjustments for Features0-3,990-4,190-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$26,184$26,884$29,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$29,514$28,186$29,040$31,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,727-3,916-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$24,459$25,124$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$3,266

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPassatForesterForesterForester
TrimKomfort2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,195$7,185$7,385$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990$4,190$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,727-3,916-4,100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.0 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,513 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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