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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: $32,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,525 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,151 $26,409
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 46
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 30
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 470 3,457
Options (change) 369 2,817
Destination 795 695
Total Price $34,790 $32,347
Total Invoice $33,315 $29,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,333
Model Year20132009
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,790$32,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$31,332
Total Invoice$33,315$29,921
Adjustments for Features0-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,315$28,982

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,205$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-939

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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