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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: $29,618

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $367

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $26,565
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $25,503
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 800
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432      
Panoramic sunroof       1,800
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 768
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324      
Panoramic sunroof       1,727
Options (change) 2,398 1,766 1,766 2,600
Options (change) 1,933 1,443 1,443 2,495
Destination 725 725 725 820
Total Price $29,618 $30,486 $32,486 $29,985
Total Invoice $27,472 $28,354 $30,252 $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: $3,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,495
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,618$30,486$32,486$29,985
Adjustments for Features-3,395-4,095-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,223$26,391$28,016$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,793$0
Total Invoice$27,472$28,354$30,252$28,818
Adjustments for Features-3,149-3,809-4,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,323$24,545$26,089$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$1,766$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$6,235$6,935$7,310$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$4,095$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,149-3,809-4,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112014
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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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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