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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: $31,249 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $431 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,126 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $388 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Komfort | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,755 | $28,795 | $30,795 | $33,795 |
| Base Invoice | $26,861 | $26,955 | $28,785 | $31,569 |
| Navigation system | 1,990 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Navigation Package | 1,350 | |||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | |
| Navigation system | 1,758 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Navigation Package | 1,157 | |||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| Options (change) | 2,175 | 1,604 | 254 | 254 |
| Options (change) | 1,903 | 1,321 | 164 | 164 |
| Destination | 750 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $31,680 | $31,249 | $31,899 | $34,899 |
| Total Invoice | $29,514 | $29,126 | $29,799 | $32,583 |
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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: $4,621 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,293 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Komfort | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | S6 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $31,680 | $31,249 | $31,899 | $34,899 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,190 | -4,425 | -4,625 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,680 | $27,059 | $27,474 | $30,274 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $415 | $3,215 |
| Total Invoice | $29,514 | $29,126 | $29,799 | $32,583 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,905 | -4,134 | -4,318 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,514 | $25,221 | $25,665 | $28,265 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $444 | $3,044 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Passat | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Komfort | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $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 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | $3,795 | $7,985 | $8,220 | $8,420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,190 | $4,425 | $4,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,905 | -4,134 | -4,318 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 |
| 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 | 3,513 lb. | 3,297 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 2.5i Limited
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
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