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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: $24,825 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $5,064 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $3,917 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,495 | $27,995 | $29,995 | $22,775 | $23,445 | $24,805 | $23,745 |
| Base Invoice | $24,814 | $26,186 | $28,084 | $21,864 | $22,507 | $23,813 | $22,795 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 69 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Satellite radio | 432 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 900 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,440 | ||||||
| Navigation Package | 1,130 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,050 | ||||||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 39 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Satellite radio | 324 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,501 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 864 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,382 | ||||||
| Navigation Package | 1,084 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 1,968 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,669 | 2,037 | 1,669 | 3,180 | 610 | 610 | 3,560 |
| Options (change) | 2,140 | 1,650 | 1,374 | 2,951 | 485 | 485 | 3,317 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 725 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $29,889 | $30,757 | $32,389 | $26,725 | $24,825 | $26,185 | $28,075 |
| Total Invoice | $27,679 | $28,561 | $30,183 | $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: $294 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $497 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T4 | M6 | M5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,889 | $30,757 | $32,389 | $26,725 | $24,825 | $26,185 | $28,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,870 | -5,570 | -5,745 | 0 | -100 | -1,200 | -475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,019 | $25,187 | $26,644 | $26,725 | $24,725 | $24,985 | $27,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $168 | $1,625 | $2,000 | $0 | $260 | $2,875 |
| Total Invoice | $27,679 | $28,561 | $30,183 | $25,585 | $23,762 | $25,068 | $26,882 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,510 | -5,172 | -5,354 | 0 | -96 | -1,149 | -455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,169 | $23,389 | $24,829 | $25,585 | $23,666 | $23,919 | $26,427 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $220 | $1,660 | $1,919 | $0 | $253 | $2,761 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $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 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $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 | $75 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $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 | $7,035 | $7,735 | $7,910 | $2,165 | $2,265 | $3,365 | $2,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,870 | $5,570 | $5,745 | $0 | $100 | $1,200 | $475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,510 | -5,172 | -5,354 | 0 | -96 | -1,149 | -455 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 38% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| 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 | 1425 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 36% |
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