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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||
| Difference: $3,678 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,360 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||
| Difference: $4,077 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta SportWagen | Jetta SportWagen |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | SE | TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $26,695 | $26,995 | $27,895 | $24,885 | $26,565 |
| Base Invoice | $20,015 | $24,930 | $25,297 | $26,116 | $23,890 | $25,503 |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | 42 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,338 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | 28 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,727 | 1,727 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,987 | 487 | 445 | 445 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 362 | 334 | 334 | 1,727 | 1,727 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $23,827 | $27,827 | $28,085 | $28,985 | $27,505 | $29,185 |
| Total Invoice | $22,360 | $25,937 | $26,276 | $27,095 | $26,437 | $28,050 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,508 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,902 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta SportWagen | Jetta SportWagen |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | SE | TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $23,827 | $27,827 | $28,085 | $28,985 | $27,505 | $29,185 |
| Adjustments for Features | -480 | -2,470 | -280 | -1,580 | -650 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,347 | $25,357 | $27,805 | $27,405 | $26,855 | $29,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,010 | $4,458 | $4,058 | $0 | $2,330 |
| Total Invoice | $22,360 | $25,937 | $26,276 | $27,095 | $26,437 | $28,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | -450 | -2,302 | -262 | -1,477 | -625 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,910 | $23,635 | $26,014 | $25,618 | $25,812 | $28,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,725 | $4,104 | $3,708 | $0 | $2,238 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta SportWagen | Jetta SportWagen |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | SE | TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $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 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $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 | $150 | ||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,120 | $7,110 | $4,920 | $6,220 | $5,290 | $4,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $480 | $2,470 | $280 | $1,580 | $650 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -450 | -2,302 | -262 | -1,477 | -625 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta SportWagen |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 179.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 59.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,229 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2400 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 100% |
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