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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: $35,555

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,265 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,860 $33,675
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Remote start   455
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Remote start   341
Options (change) 470 888
Options (change) 369 621
Destination 820 915
Total Price $35,555 $37,893
Total Invoice $34,049 $35,211

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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: $4,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,897
Model Year20142018
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,555$37,893
Adjustments for Features0-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$31,373
Total Invoice$34,049$35,211
Adjustments for Features0-6,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,049$29,152

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,630$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,059

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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