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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Navigation system 1,100          
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 235 235 235
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Rear spoiler       375 375  
Navigation system 975          
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 185 185 185
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Options (change) 1,444 344 344 610 610 235
Options (change) 1,197 222 222 485 485 185
Destination 825 825 825 820 820 820
Total Price $30,264 $31,164 $34,164 $26,810 $27,840 $30,335
Total Invoice $28,244 $29,098 $31,883 $25,671 $26,658 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,295
Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,264$31,164$34,164$26,810$27,840$30,335
Adjustments for Features-5,120-5,320-5,520-9500-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,144$25,844$28,644$25,860$27,840$28,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$1,980$3,075
Total Invoice$28,244$29,098$31,883$25,671$26,658$29,114
Adjustments for Features-4,778-4,967-5,151-9100-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,466$24,131$26,732$24,761$26,658$27,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,266$0$1,897$3,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Metal pedals     $75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,560$7,760$7,960$3,390$2,440$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$5,320$5,520$950$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,778-4,967-5,151-9100-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.9 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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