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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,800 1,800       900
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 367   375 375 375 375
iPod integration 223 223        
Satellite radio 453 453        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system 1,501 1,501       864
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 275   300 300 300 300
iPod integration 145 145        
Satellite radio 340 340        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 2,912 2,545 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 2,300 2,025 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 695 695 770 770 770 770
Total Price $29,602 $31,735 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $27,350 $29,427 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,602$31,735$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-4,820-5,0550-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,782$26,680$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$27,350$29,427$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-4,453-4,6870-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,897$24,740$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,843$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo tray$40     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop $100    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass     $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals $75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$7,160$7,395$2,340$2,440$3,540$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,820$5,055$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,453-4,6870-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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