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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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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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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109
Premium Package 2,350            
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 375      
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
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 300      
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28          
Options (change) 3,070 537 678 610 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,583 347 438 485 185 185 185
Destination 625 625 625 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,490 $28,057 $29,198 $26,810 $32,175 $27,975 $30,335
Total Invoice $23,660 $25,973 $27,068 $25,671 $30,879 $26,847 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,479
Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T6S7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,490$28,057$29,198$26,810$32,175$27,975$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,000-3,645-3,545-520-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$26,157$28,198$23,165$28,630$27,455$27,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,708$0$5,465$4,290$4,750
Total Invoice$23,660$25,973$27,068$25,671$30,879$26,847$29,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,759-927-3,490-3,402-499-2,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,660$24,214$26,141$22,181$27,477$26,348$26,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$554$2,481$0$5,296$4,167$4,610

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0    
4-speed automatic $800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
6-speed manual     $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 $200
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 $100
Forward collision warning   $200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $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   
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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 $600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system     $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass$0$0$0    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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$5,370$7,270$6,370$9,015$8,915$5,890$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$1,000$3,645$3,545$520$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,759-927-3,490-3,402-499-2,323

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.4 in
Length176.6 in183.3 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested135039%
Total Not Requested207561%

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