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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $30,619 $23,553
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235 235
Autobahn Package       2,290
Navigation Package       2,030
Rear spoiler       375
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185 185
Autobahn Package       2,200
Navigation Package       1,948
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 72 72 235 4,930
Options (change) 46 46 185 4,633
Destination 850 850 820 820
Total Price $31,717 $34,717 $32,950 $30,285
Total Invoice $29,681 $32,465 $31,624 $29,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,717$34,717$32,950$30,285
Adjustments for Features-4,430-4,630-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,287$30,087$32,350$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,065$0
Total Invoice$29,681$32,465$31,624$29,006
Adjustments for Features-4,146-4,330-5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,535$28,135$31,048$29,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$2,042$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,745$7,945$3,915$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$4,630$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,146-4,330-5760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.9 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%

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