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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: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $3,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $22,795 $23,995
Navigation system 1,350        
Premium Package       2,550 2,550
Navigation system 1,156        
Premium Package       2,193 2,193
Options (change) 1,350 0 0 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 1,156 0 0 2,193 2,193
Destination 915 915 915 770 770
Total Price $31,660 $34,005 $37,005 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $29,576 $31,802 $34,590 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,742
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,660$34,005$37,005$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-6,200-10,260-10,560-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$23,745$26,445$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$2,100
Total Invoice$29,576$31,802$34,590$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-5,792-9,595-9,871-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,784$22,207$24,719$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$1,577$0$2,512$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$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$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,740$12,800$13,100$3,390$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,200$10,260$10,560$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,792-9,595-9,871-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,323 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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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