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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: $28,319

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,341

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $26,065
Base Invoice $31,569 $24,293
AC power outlet 415  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 69
All-weather floor mats 72 185
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
AC power outlet 311  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 55
All-weather floor mats 46 145
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 759 1,554
Options (change) 533 1,348
Destination 850 700
Total Price $35,404 $28,319
Total Invoice $32,952 $26,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,404$28,319
Adjustments for Features-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,139$28,319
Total Invoice$32,952$26,341
Adjustments for Features-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,052$26,341

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,895$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9000

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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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