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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: $32,668

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,600 $27,992
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 48
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Remote start   432
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 31
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Remote start   324
Options (change) 470 1,998
Options (change) 369 1,580
Destination 770 775
Total Price $34,190 $32,668
Total Invoice $32,739 $30,347

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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: $3,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,464
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,190$32,668
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$30,438
Total Invoice$32,739$30,347
Adjustments for Features0-2,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$28,275

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,605$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.0 in
Length191.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.968.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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