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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: $29,447

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $862

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,334

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $26,065
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $24,293
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 69
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,990
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 145
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,758
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 2,757 2,757 3,544
Options (change) 2,309 2,312 3,106
Destination 695 695 700
Total Price $29,447 $31,647 $30,309
Total Invoice $27,334 $29,416 $28,099

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,960
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,447$31,647$30,309
Adjustments for Features-2,365-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,082$28,847$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,334$29,416$28,099
Adjustments for Features-2,195-2,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,139$26,813$28,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,674$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,235$5,670$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,195-2,6030

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length179.5 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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