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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: $25,531 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||||
| Difference: $1,909 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI S | GLI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $26,695 | $25,995 | $27,895 | $25,495 | $27,945 | $26,245 | $29,945 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | 183 | 325 | 325 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | 42 | 130 | 130 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | ||||
| Floor mats | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,256 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | 119 | 270 | 270 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | 28 | 100 | 100 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | ||||
| Floor mats | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,711 | 1,028 | 1,169 | 1,169 | 1,025 | 1,025 | 570 | 570 |
| Options (change) | 3,086 | 711 | 802 | 802 | 820 | 820 | 450 | 450 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 920 | 920 | 920 | 920 |
| Total Price | $25,531 | $28,348 | $27,789 | $29,689 | $27,440 | $29,890 | $27,735 | $31,435 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,401 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,025 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI S | GLI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 147hp I4 | 147hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | 155, 7 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 205/55-17 | 205/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $25,531 | $28,348 | $27,789 | $29,689 | $27,440 | $29,890 | $27,735 | $31,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | -475 | -2,375 | 0 | -1,475 | -3,785 | -4,235 | -1,835 | -2,535 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,056 | $25,973 | $27,789 | $28,214 | $23,655 | $25,655 | $25,900 | $28,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $917 | $2,733 | $3,158 | $0 | $2,000 | $2,245 | $5,245 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI S | GLI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||||
| 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 | $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 | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $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 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||||||
| 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 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $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 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $5,570 | $7,470 | $5,095 | $6,570 | $8,880 | $9,330 | $6,930 | $7,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $475 | $2,375 | $0 | $1,475 | $3,785 | $4,235 | $1,835 | $2,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -441 | -2,201 | 0 | -1,368 | -240 | -247 | -91 | -110 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2007 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 2,889 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 2075 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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