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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: $2,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,601 $26,409
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 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 80 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) 475 3,457
Options (change) 380 2,817
Destination 820 695
Total Price $35,290 $32,347
Total Invoice $33,801 $29,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $796
Model Year20172009
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$35,290$32,347
Adjustments for Features-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$32,347
Total Invoice$33,801$29,921
Adjustments for Features-3,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,717$29,921

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,481 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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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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