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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: $27,175 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||
| Difference: $3,328 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,018 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||
| Difference: $2,499 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,195 | $33,795 | $23,745 |
| Base Invoice | $27,332 | $31,569 | $22,795 |
| Fog lights | 386 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 235 |
| Autobahn Package | 2,050 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | ||
| Fog lights | 289 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 185 |
| Autobahn Package | 1,968 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Options (change) | 458 | 72 | 2,660 |
| Options (change) | 335 | 46 | 2,453 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 770 |
| Total Price | $30,503 | $34,717 | $27,175 |
| Total Invoice | $28,517 | $32,465 | $26,018 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,252 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,783 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 23/28 MPG | 22/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,503 | $34,717 | $27,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,580 | -7,030 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,923 | $27,687 | $27,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,764 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,517 | $32,465 | $26,018 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,282 | -6,574 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,235 | $25,891 | $26,018 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,656 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,145 | $9,595 | $2,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,580 | $7,030 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,282 | -6,574 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| 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 | 3,624 lb. | 3,124 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 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% |
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