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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,810 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $6,302 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $5,205 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 1.8T SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,795 | $33,795 | $25,380 |
| Base Invoice | $28,785 | $31,569 | $24,366 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,195 | 1,195 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,467 | 1,467 | 610 |
| Options (change) | 1,241 | 1,241 | 485 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 820 |
| Total Price | $33,112 | $36,112 | $26,810 |
| Total Invoice | $30,876 | $33,660 | $25,671 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,272 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 1.8T SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $33,112 | $36,112 | $26,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,030 | -4,230 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,082 | $31,882 | $26,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,876 | $33,660 | $25,671 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,758 | -3,943 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,118 | $29,717 | $25,671 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 1.8T SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,595 | $7,795 | $3,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,030 | $4,230 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,758 | -3,943 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,940 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 24% |
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