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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,409

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $238

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,293 $26,409
Cargo net 69 46
All-weather floor mats 185 69
Navigation system 1,990 1,800
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Cargo net 55 30
All-weather floor mats 145 39
Navigation system 1,758 1,650
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,644 2,757
Options (change) 4,205 2,312
Destination 700 695
Total Price $31,409 $31,647
Total Invoice $29,198 $29,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,502
Model Year20092009
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,409$31,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,409$29,797
Total Invoice$29,198$29,416
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,198$27,696

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,570$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length179.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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