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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: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,346

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $33,095
Base Invoice $31,600 $30,927
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 90
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Remote start   445
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 58
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Remote start   333
Options (change) 470 810
Options (change) 369 569
Destination 770 850
Total Price $34,190 $34,755
Total Invoice $32,739 $32,346

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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: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,911
Model Year20122015
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$34,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$32,050
Total Invoice$32,739$32,346
Adjustments for Features0-2,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$29,828

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$4,130$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,518

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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