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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.

Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,189

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,265 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,860 $26,005
Cargo net 95 46
Rear spoiler 375 353
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net 69 30
Rear spoiler 300 230
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 470 669
Options (change) 369 435
Destination 820 625
Total Price $35,555 $29,189
Total Invoice $34,049 $27,065

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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: $3,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,078
Model Year20142006
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,555$29,189
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,520$29,189
Total Invoice$34,049$27,065
Adjustments for Features-2,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,143$27,065

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel 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 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 seating surfaces$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,730$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9060

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
ModelPassatForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in99.4 in
Length191.6 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.957.7 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%

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