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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: $28,500 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $4,017 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,125 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL | |||||
| Difference: $3,217 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $34,295 | $25,380 | $26,410 | $29,280 |
| Base Invoice | $29,243 | $32,028 | $24,366 | $25,353 | $28,109 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 995 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | |||
| Lighting and Driver Assistance Package | 1,690 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 856 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Lighting and Driver Assistance Package | 1,454 | ||||
| Options (change) | 347 | 347 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 235 |
| Options (change) | 224 | 224 | 1,939 | 1,939 | 185 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $32,517 | $35,517 | $28,500 | $29,530 | $30,335 |
| Total Invoice | $30,342 | $33,127 | $27,125 | $28,112 | $29,114 |
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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: $768 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,230 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,517 | $35,517 | $28,500 | $29,530 | $30,335 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,735 | -5,935 | -950 | 0 | -50 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,782 | $29,582 | $27,550 | $29,530 | $30,285 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $1,980 | $2,735 |
| Total Invoice | $30,342 | $33,127 | $27,125 | $28,112 | $29,114 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,351 | -5,536 | -904 | 0 | -48 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,991 | $27,591 | $26,221 | $28,112 | $29,066 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,600 | $0 | $1,891 | $2,845 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 1.8T SEL | 2.0L TDI SEL | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $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 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $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 | $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 | $8,825 | $9,025 | $4,040 | $3,090 | $3,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,735 | $5,935 | $950 | $0 | $50 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,351 | -5,536 | -904 | 0 | -48 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,860 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 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 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 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | No | |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL
| Lighting and Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | No | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 19% |
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