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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $2,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $1,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $22,795 $23,995
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Premium Package       2,550 2,550
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Premium Package       2,193 2,193
Options (change) 1,366 1,166 1,166 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 1,174 996 996 2,193 2,193
Destination 795 795 795 770 770
Total Price $29,156 $30,356 $31,956 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $27,275 $28,377 $29,875 $25,758 $26,958

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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: $1,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,598
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4T4T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,156$30,356$31,956$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-4,195-4,895-5,270-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,961$25,461$26,686$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,725$0$2,100
Total Invoice$27,275$28,377$29,875$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-3,924-4,576-4,927-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,351$23,801$24,948$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,597$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,635$7,335$7,710$3,290$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$4,895$5,270$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,924-4,576-4,927-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

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