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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: $27,995

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $324

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,036

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,065
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,293
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 69
All-weather floor mats 55 55 185
Satellite radio 445 445  
Universal garage door opener 87    
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 145
Satellite radio 334 334  
Universal garage door opener 56    
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 675 546 1,554
Options (change) 481 397 1,348
Destination 625 625 700
Total Price $27,995 $29,066 $28,319
Total Invoice $26,036 $27,138 $26,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,366
Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,995$29,066$28,319
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,845$29,066$28,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,221$0
Total Invoice$26,036$27,138$26,341
Adjustments for Features-1,0700-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,966$27,138$26,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,172$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,570$4,420$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0700-9

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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