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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: $28,490

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,571

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $2,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,595 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $26,565
Base Invoice $23,203 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $25,503
All Weather Package 500        
Navigation system 1,100       800
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795        
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 53        
AC power outlet 415 415 415 415  
Navigation Package   1,850      
Panoramic sunroof         1,800
All Weather Package 417        
Navigation system 975       768
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663        
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 34        
AC power outlet 311 311 311 311  
Navigation Package   1,600      
Panoramic sunroof         1,727
Options (change) 3,045 2,447 597 597 2,600
Options (change) 2,518 2,029 429 429 2,495
Destination 850 850 850 850 820
Total Price $28,490 $31,392 $31,542 $34,542 $29,985
Total Invoice $26,571 $29,192 $29,423 $32,206 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,120
Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,490$31,392$31,542$34,542$29,985
Adjustments for Features-3,080-5,095-5,095-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,410$26,297$26,447$29,247$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$887$1,037$3,837$0
Total Invoice$26,571$29,192$29,423$32,206$28,818
Adjustments for Features-2,873-4,738-4,753-4,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,698$24,454$24,670$27,269$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$756$972$3,571$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20152015201520152014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
CVT $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane sway warning$25    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Terrain selector $200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
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$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$6,920$8,935$8,935$9,135$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$5,095$5,095$5,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,873-4,738-4,753-4,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20152014
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 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 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 Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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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