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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: $29,419

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $667

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,440

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,293 $26,116
Cargo net 69 46
All-weather floor mats 185 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Satellite radio   445
Cargo net 55 30
All-weather floor mats 145 33
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
4-speed automatic   909
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,654 1,546
Options (change) 2,447 1,306
Destination 700 645
Total Price $29,419 $30,086
Total Invoice $27,440 $28,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,419$30,086
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,419$29,496
Total Invoice$27,440$28,067
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,440$27,517

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length179.3 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height59.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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