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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: $29,605 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | ||||
| Difference: $502 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,072 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $280 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $31,180 | $23,945 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $29,933 | $22,987 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 235 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 375 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 2,250 | |||
| Navigation Package | 2,005 | |||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 185 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 300 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 2,160 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,925 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,437 | 1,069 | 235 | 4,865 |
| Options (change) | 1,203 | 927 | 185 | 4,570 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $30,107 | $31,739 | $32,210 | $29,605 |
| Total Invoice | $28,072 | $29,694 | $30,913 | $28,352 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,293 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,818 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 170hp I4 H | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,107 | $31,739 | $32,210 | $29,605 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,795 | -3,970 | -600 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,312 | $27,769 | $31,610 | $29,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $2,005 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,072 | $29,694 | $30,913 | $28,352 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,538 | -3,714 | -576 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,534 | $25,980 | $30,337 | $28,352 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,446 | $1,985 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,585 | $6,760 | $3,390 | $2,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,795 | $3,970 | $600 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,538 | -3,714 | -576 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| 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% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
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