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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: $27,890

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102020202020202020
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $25,495 $27,945 $26,245 $29,945
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 325 325    
iPod integration 223 223        
Cargo net 46 46 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 367          
Remote start 432 432 450 450 450 450
Universal garage door opener 82 82        
Satellite radio 453 453        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130    
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Navigation system 1,501 1,501        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 270 270    
iPod integration 145 145        
Cargo net 30 30 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 275          
Remote start 324 324 350 350 350 350
Universal garage door opener 54 54        
Satellite radio 340 340        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100    
Floor mats     185 185 185 185
Options (change) 3,655 3,288 1,475 1,475 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 2,827 2,552 1,170 1,170 800 800
Destination 695 695 920 920 920 920
Total Price $30,345 $32,478 $27,890 $30,340 $28,185 $31,885

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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: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,063
Model Year201020102020202020202020
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T8T8M6M6
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)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,345$32,478$27,890$30,340$28,185$31,885
Adjustments for Features-2,330-2,565-1,875-2,4750-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$29,913$26,015$27,865$28,185$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$1,850$2,170$5,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102020202020202020
ModelForesterForesterJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
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
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray$40     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$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    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $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    
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals $75  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,785$7,020$6,330$6,930$4,455$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$2,565$1,875$2,475$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,140-2,366-141-1700-46

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102020
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in185.1 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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