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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: $27,355

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,193

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 367   375 375     375
iPod integration 223 223          
Satellite radio 453 453          
Navigation system 1,800 1,800          
Premium Package     1,670        
Navigation Package     1,500        
Autobahn Package             2,290
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 275   300 300     300
iPod integration 145 145          
Satellite radio 340 340          
Navigation system 1,647 1,650          
Premium Package     1,602        
Navigation Package     1,440        
Autobahn Package             2,200
Options (change) 2,912 2,545 3,780 610 235 235 2,900
Options (change) 2,446 2,174 3,527 485 185 185 2,685
Destination 695 695 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $29,602 $31,435 $28,225 $27,355 $31,300 $32,950 $28,255
Total Invoice $27,471 $29,278 $27,028 $26,193 $30,040 $31,624 $27,058

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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: $673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394
Model Year2009200920142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6T6S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,602$31,435$28,225$27,355$31,300$32,950$28,255
Adjustments for Features-4,195-4,430-325-1,275-1,325-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,407$27,005$27,900$26,080$29,975$30,600$28,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$1,820$0$3,895$4,520$2,175
Total Invoice$27,471$29,278$27,028$26,193$30,040$31,624$27,058
Adjustments for Features-3,893-4,126-311-1,221-1,272-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,578$25,152$26,717$24,972$28,768$29,369$27,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,574$1,745$0$3,796$4,397$2,086

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920142014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900     
6-speed manual  $150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
AWD$1700$1700     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200 $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 air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
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     
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
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$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$3,790$4,740$4,790$5,815$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$4,430$325$1,275$1,325$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,893-4,126-311-1,221-1,272-2,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.4 in
Length179.5 in182.2 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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