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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: $26,810 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $3,057 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $1,973 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $25,380 | $26,410 | $29,280 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $24,366 | $25,353 | $28,109 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 367 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,177 | 2,810 | 610 | 610 | 235 |
| Options (change) | 2,619 | 2,347 | 485 | 485 | 185 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $29,867 | $31,700 | $26,810 | $27,840 | $30,335 |
| Total Invoice | $27,644 | $29,451 | $25,671 | $26,658 | $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 L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $437 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,867 | $31,700 | $26,810 | $27,840 | $30,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,570 | -3,805 | -950 | 0 | -1,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,297 | $27,895 | $25,860 | $27,840 | $28,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $1,980 | $3,075 |
| Total Invoice | $27,644 | $29,451 | $25,671 | $26,658 | $29,114 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,304 | -3,535 | -910 | 0 | -1,344 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,340 | $25,916 | $24,761 | $26,658 | $27,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,576 | $0 | $1,897 | $3,009 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $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 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,610 | $6,845 | $3,990 | $3,040 | $4,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,570 | $3,805 | $950 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,304 | -3,535 | -910 | 0 | -1,344 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,860 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 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
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