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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: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $1,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,295 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,848 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $22,795 $23,995
All Weather Package 500          
Navigation system 600          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795          
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 53          
AC power outlet 415 415 415 415    
Navigation Package   1,350        
Premium Package         2,550 2,550
All Weather Package 417          
Navigation system 532          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663          
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 34          
AC power outlet 311 311 311 311    
Navigation Package   1,157        
Premium Package         2,193 2,193
Options (change) 2,545 1,947 597 597 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 2,075 1,586 429 429 2,193 2,193
Destination 850 850 850 850 770 770
Total Price $28,690 $31,592 $32,242 $35,242 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $26,773 $29,391 $30,064 $32,848 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,867
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,690$31,592$32,242$35,242$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-3,955-5,920-6,155-6,355-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,735$25,672$26,087$28,887$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$937$1,352$4,152$0$2,100
Total Invoice$26,773$29,391$30,064$32,848$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-3,691-5,508-5,739-5,923-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,082$23,883$24,325$26,925$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$801$1,243$3,843$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150
CVT $1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 $100
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25     
PIN Code Access  $10$10  
Power liftgate $350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Forward collision warning$200     
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200     
Lane sway warning$25     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Terrain selector $200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo tray $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$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$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,345$9,310$9,545$9,745$4,240$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$5,920$6,155$6,355$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,691-5,508-5,739-5,923-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,229 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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