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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: $24,862

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $653

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,291

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $23,240 $24,615
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $21,757 $23,200
Premium Package 2,500          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 225 225
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445    
Panoramic sunroof         1,300 1,300
Premium Package 2,256          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 175 175
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334    
Panoramic sunroof         1,148 1,148
Options (change) 3,042 542 500 500 1,525 1,525
Options (change) 2,651 395 367 367 1,323 1,323
Destination 625 625 625 625 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $24,862 $27,862 $27,120 $29,020 $25,515 $25,590
Total Invoice $23,291 $25,950 $25,372 $27,108 $23,830 $23,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $625
Model Year200720072007200720102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5A4M5M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,862$27,862$27,120$29,020$25,515$25,590
Adjustments for Features-665-2,715-190-1,665-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,197$25,147$26,930$27,355$24,940$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$2,733$3,158$0$650
Total Invoice$23,291$25,950$25,372$27,108$23,830$23,973
Adjustments for Features-623-2,529-178-1,555-5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,668$23,421$25,194$25,553$23,293$23,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$753$2,526$2,885$0$680

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200720072007200720102010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control    $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Traction control    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rack$300$300 $300  
Roof rails  $250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Hood scoop  $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Compass $0   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Trip computer     $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
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$4,895$6,945$4,420$5,895$4,805$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$2,715$190$1,665$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-623-2,529-178-1,555-5370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072010
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested240068%
Total Not Requested112532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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

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