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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,490 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||||
| Difference: $1,320 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,660 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||||
| Difference: $2,011 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | 2.0T GLI SE | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,795 | $26,895 | $27,895 | $25,380 | $26,410 | $31,120 | $26,920 | $29,280 |
| Base Invoice | $20,452 | $25,001 | $26,005 | $24,366 | $25,353 | $29,874 | $25,842 | $28,109 |
| Premium Package | 2,350 | |||||||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 353 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | 87 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | 42 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,117 | |||||||
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 33 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 230 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | 56 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | 28 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 3,070 | 537 | 678 | 610 | 610 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Options (change) | 2,583 | 347 | 438 | 485 | 485 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 625 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $25,490 | $28,057 | $29,198 | $26,810 | $27,840 | $32,175 | $27,975 | $30,335 |
| Total Invoice | $23,660 | $25,973 | $27,068 | $25,671 | $26,658 | $30,879 | $26,847 | $29,114 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $699 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | 2.0T GLI SE | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 170hp I4 H | 210hp I4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | T6 | M6 | S7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $25,490 | $28,057 | $29,198 | $26,810 | $27,840 | $32,175 | $27,975 | $30,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,900 | -1,000 | -1,370 | -420 | -1,420 | -145 | -1,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,490 | $26,157 | $28,198 | $25,440 | $27,420 | $30,755 | $27,830 | $28,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $667 | $2,708 | $0 | $1,980 | $5,315 | $2,390 | $3,300 |
| Total Invoice | $23,660 | $25,973 | $27,068 | $25,671 | $26,658 | $30,879 | $26,847 | $29,114 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,759 | -927 | -1,312 | -402 | -1,363 | -139 | -1,531 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,660 | $24,214 | $26,141 | $24,359 | $26,256 | $29,516 | $26,708 | $27,583 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $554 | $2,481 | $0 | $1,897 | $5,157 | $2,349 | $3,224 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | 2.0T GLI SE | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | |||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,220 | $7,120 | $6,220 | $6,590 | $5,640 | $6,640 | $5,365 | $6,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,900 | $1,000 | $1,370 | $420 | $1,420 | $145 | $1,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,759 | -927 | -1,312 | -402 | -1,363 | -139 | -1,531 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 2,860 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 55% |
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