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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,805

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,527

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235 235 235
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Lighting Package     995    
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,690  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185 185 185
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Lighting Package     856    
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,454  
Options (change) 347 347 1,605 2,300 235
Options (change) 224 224 1,341 1,939 185
Destination 850 850 820 820 820
Total Price $31,992 $34,992 $27,805 $29,530 $30,335
Total Invoice $29,859 $32,643 $26,527 $28,112 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $164
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,992$34,992$27,805$29,530$30,335
Adjustments for Features-4,205-4,405-4500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,787$30,587$27,355$29,530$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$2,175$2,930
Total Invoice$29,859$32,643$26,527$28,112$29,114
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,109-4290-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,934$28,534$26,098$28,112$29,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$2,014$2,968

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$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$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,345$7,545$3,590$3,140$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$4,405$450$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,925-4,109-4290-48

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.9 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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