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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: $24,825 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $8,711 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,095 | $34,595 | $22,775 | $23,445 | $24,805 | $23,745 |
| Navigation system | 1,350 | 900 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Premium Package | 1,440 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,130 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,156 | 864 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Premium Package | 1,382 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,084 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 1,968 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,431 | 81 | 3,180 | 610 | 610 | 3,560 |
| Options (change) | 1,208 | 52 | 2,951 | 485 | 485 | 3,317 |
| Destination | 1,010 | 1,010 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $33,536 | $35,686 | $26,725 | $24,825 | $26,185 | $28,075 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $124 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,934 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | CVT-7 | M6 | M5 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $33,536 | $35,686 | $26,725 | $24,825 | $26,185 | $28,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,025 | -11,085 | 0 | -100 | -1,200 | -475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,511 | $24,601 | $26,725 | $24,725 | $24,985 | $27,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,910 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $260 | $2,875 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| 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 cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||||
| 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 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,240 | $13,300 | $2,215 | $2,315 | $3,415 | $2,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,025 | $11,085 | $0 | $100 | $1,200 | $475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -465 | -330 | 0 | -96 | -1,149 | -455 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 38% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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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