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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: $33,657

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,086

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,230 $28,084
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 48
All-weather floor mats 235 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Navigation system   1,600
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 31
All-weather floor mats 185 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 710 2,937
Options (change) 565 2,277
Destination 850 725
Total Price $36,210 $33,657
Total Invoice $34,645 $31,086

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,210$33,657
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$33,657
Total Invoice$34,645$31,086
Adjustments for Features-2,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,043$31,086

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatForester
TrimV6 SEL Premium2.5 XT Touring
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,571 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 Touring

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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