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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,332

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $653

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,144

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $26,565
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $25,503
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 800
Cargo cover 166 166  
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Panoramic sunroof     1,800
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 768
Cargo cover 108 108  
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Panoramic sunroof     1,727
Options (change) 2,642 2,642 2,600
Options (change) 2,094 2,094 2,495
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $29,332 $31,832 $29,985
Total Invoice $27,144 $29,496 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,769
Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,332$31,832$29,985
Adjustments for Features-3,345-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,987$28,052$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$27,144$29,496$28,818
Adjustments for Features-3,095-3,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,049$25,993$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,944$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDI
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
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $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
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$6,610$7,045$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,095-3,5030

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterJetta SportWagen
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 SportWagen specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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