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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: $25,555 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $4,047 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,465 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $3,006 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | TDI | 2.5L SEL | Hybrid SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $22,990 | $22,895 | $29,325 | $31,180 | $23,945 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $22,071 | $21,979 | $28,153 | $29,933 | $22,987 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 367 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,255 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,440 | ||||||
| Navigation Package | 1,460 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,250 | ||||||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | 1,206 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,382 | ||||||
| Navigation Package | 1,403 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,160 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,912 | 2,545 | 3,510 | 1,865 | 235 | 235 | 2,860 |
| Options (change) | 2,446 | 2,174 | 3,270 | 1,691 | 185 | 185 | 2,645 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 795 | 795 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $29,602 | $31,435 | $27,295 | $25,555 | $30,355 | $32,210 | $27,600 |
| Total Invoice | $27,471 | $29,278 | $26,136 | $24,465 | $29,133 | $30,913 | $26,427 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $498 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | TDI | 2.5L SEL | Hybrid SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I5 | 170hp I4 H | 170hp I4 H | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 | M5 | S7 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,602 | $31,435 | $27,295 | $25,555 | $30,355 | $32,210 | $27,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,545 | -4,780 | -150 | 0 | -1,350 | -2,375 | -25 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,057 | $26,655 | $27,145 | $25,555 | $29,005 | $29,835 | $27,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $1,590 | $0 | $3,450 | $4,280 | $2,020 |
| Total Invoice | $27,471 | $29,278 | $26,136 | $24,465 | $29,133 | $30,913 | $26,427 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,218 | -4,452 | -144 | 0 | -1,296 | -2,279 | -24 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,253 | $24,826 | $25,992 | $24,465 | $27,837 | $28,634 | $26,403 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,573 | $1,527 | $0 | $3,372 | $4,169 | $1,938 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | TDI | 2.5L SEL | Hybrid SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,660 | $7,895 | $3,265 | $3,115 | $4,465 | $5,490 | $3,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,545 | $4,780 | $150 | $0 | $1,350 | $2,375 | $25 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,218 | -4,452 | -144 | 0 | -1,296 | -2,279 | -24 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 41% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 940 | 42% |
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