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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: $23,765 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||
| Difference: $6,704 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||
| Difference: $5,650 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SEL | TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,195 | $30,795 | $33,795 | $21,395 | $22,995 |
| Base Invoice | $27,332 | $28,785 | $31,569 | $20,539 | $22,075 |
| Fog lights | 386 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | 38 | ||
| Sport Package | 700 | ||||
| Sunroof | 900 | ||||
| Fog lights | 289 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Sport Package | 672 | ||||
| Sunroof | 864 | ||||
| Options (change) | 424 | 38 | 38 | 1,600 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 313 | 24 | 24 | 1,536 | 0 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 850 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $30,469 | $31,683 | $34,683 | $23,765 | $23,765 |
| Total Invoice | $28,495 | $29,659 | $32,443 | $22,845 | $22,845 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $988 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $349 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SEL | TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | CVT | CVT-8 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $30,469 | $31,683 | $34,683 | $23,765 | $23,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,580 | -7,830 | -8,030 | -900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,889 | $23,853 | $26,653 | $22,865 | $23,765 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,036 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $900 |
| Total Invoice | $28,495 | $29,659 | $32,443 | $22,845 | $22,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,218 | -7,330 | -7,511 | -865 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,277 | $22,329 | $24,932 | $21,980 | $22,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $948 | $0 | $2,603 | $0 | $865 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | SEL | TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $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 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $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 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,645 | $9,895 | $10,095 | $2,965 | $2,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,580 | $7,830 | $8,030 | $900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,218 | -7,330 | -7,511 | -865 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 33% |
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