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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $26,565
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $25,503
Navigation system 1,350     800
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Panoramic sunroof       1,800
Navigation system 1,156     768
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Panoramic sunroof       1,727
Options (change) 1,947 597 597 2,600
Options (change) 1,585 429 429 2,495
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $32,017 $32,767 $35,767 $29,985
Total Invoice $29,781 $30,547 $33,332 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,853
Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,017$32,767$35,767$29,985
Adjustments for Features-5,675-7,060-7,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,342$25,707$28,507$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,781$30,547$33,332$28,818
Adjustments for Features-5,279-6,582-6,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,502$23,965$26,566$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$537$0$2,601$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,915$10,300$10,500$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$7,060$7,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,279-6,582-6,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20172014
ModelForesterJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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