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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: $29,565

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320192019
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $27,195 $29,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 325  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Cargo net 48 48 100 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235 235
Rear spoiler 368      
Remote start 432 432 450 450
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Floor mats     235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 270  
Navigation system 888 888    
Cargo net 31 31 80 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185 185
Rear spoiler 276      
Remote start 324 324 350 350
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 2,558 2,190 1,475 1,020
Options (change) 2,011 1,735 1,170 800
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $31,748 $32,980 $29,565 $31,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,239
Model Year2013201320192019
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4147hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,748$32,980$29,565$31,110
Adjustments for Features-2,655-2,830-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,093$30,150$27,940$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$3,170

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2013201320192019
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$6,460$6,635$5,430$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$2,830$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,458-2,627-1130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132019
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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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