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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: $31,415

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,012

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $29,545
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,362
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo net 48 100
All-weather floor mats 69 235
Remote start 432 450
Floor mats   235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation system 1,335  
Cargo net 31 80
All-weather floor mats 39 185
Remote start 324 350
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 2,697 1,020
Options (change) 2,121 800
Destination 725 850
Total Price $33,417 $31,415
Total Invoice $30,930 $30,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,169
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,417$31,415
Adjustments for Features-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,162$31,415
Total Invoice$30,930$30,012
Adjustments for Features-2,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,843$30,012

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,685$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0870

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.4 in
Length179.5 in183.3 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,208 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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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