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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: $30,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,439

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,265 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,860 $26,116
Rear spoiler 375 353
Cargo net 95 46
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Rear spoiler 300 230
Cargo net 69 30
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 470 2,114
Options (change) 369 1,678
Destination 820 645
Total Price $35,555 $30,654
Total Invoice $34,049 $28,439

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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: $3,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,308
Model Year20142008
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,555$30,654
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$30,654
Total Invoice$34,049$28,439
Adjustments for Features-1,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,747$28,439

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
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 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$7,180$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3020

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
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.3,350 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

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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