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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: $27,305

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,411

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $1,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $23,240 $24,615
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $21,757 $23,200
Cargo cover 166 166    
iPod integration 223 223 0 0
All-weather floor mats 69 69 225 225
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,790 1,790
Panoramic sunroof     1,300 1,300
Cargo cover 108 108    
iPod integration 145 145 0 0
All-weather floor mats 39 39 175 175
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,581 1,581
Panoramic sunroof     1,148 1,148
Options (change) 2,711 2,711 3,315 3,315
Options (change) 2,279 2,282 2,904 2,904
Destination 695 695 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,401 $31,601 $27,305 $27,380
Total Invoice $27,304 $29,386 $25,411 $25,554

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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: $1,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,401$31,601$27,305$27,380
Adjustments for Features-3,840-4,275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,561$27,326$26,580$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$800
Total Invoice$27,304$29,386$25,411$25,554
Adjustments for Features-3,566-3,975-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,738$25,411$24,736$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$818

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,760$7,195$3,645$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$4,275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,566-3,975-6750

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092010
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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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