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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: $3,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelForesterForesterJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $30,619 $23,553
All-weather floor mats 81 81 235 235
Autobahn Package       2,290
Navigation Package       2,030
Rear spoiler       375
All-weather floor mats 52 52 185 185
Autobahn Package       2,200
Navigation Package       1,948
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 81 81 235 4,930
Options (change) 52 52 185 4,633
Destination 915 915 820 820
Total Price $34,086 $37,086 $32,950 $30,285
Total Invoice $31,854 $34,642 $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: $4,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,292
Model Year2018201820142014
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$34,086$37,086$32,950$30,285
Adjustments for Features-8,710-9,010-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,376$28,076$32,350$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$2,065$0
Total Invoice$31,854$34,642$31,624$29,006
Adjustments for Features-8,140-8,416-5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,714$26,226$31,048$29,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,512$2,042$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820142014
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75  
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 map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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$11,825$12,125$3,715$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,710$9,010$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,140-8,416-5760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,323 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

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