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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $32,995
Base Invoice $31,600 $30,836
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 87
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Remote start   436
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 56
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Remote start   328
Options (change) 470 795
Options (change) 369 560
Destination 770 825
Total Price $34,190 $34,615
Total Invoice $32,739 $32,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,222
Model Year20122014
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,190$34,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$31,710
Total Invoice$32,739$32,221
Adjustments for Features0-2,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$29,517

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,480$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,704

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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