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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: $29,509

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelForesterJetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $29,545
All Weather Package 500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Fog lights 382  
Cargo net 68 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Door sill trim plates 53 240
Remote start 455 450
Floor mats   235
All Weather Package 417  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Fog lights 286  
Cargo net 44 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185
Door sill trim plates 34 200
Remote start 341 350
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 1,839 1,260
Options (change) 1,367 1,000
Destination 975 850
Total Price $29,509 $31,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,878
Model Year20192018
ModelForesterJetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,509$31,655
Adjustments for Features-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,414$31,655

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterJetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-80

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length182.1 in183.3 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height67.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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