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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: $664

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,293 $28,084
Navigation system 1,990 1,000
Cargo net 69 48
All-weather floor mats 185 69
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Cargo cover   166
Navigation system 1,758 888
Cargo net 55 31
All-weather floor mats 145 39
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 4,644 1,283
Options (change) 4,205 1,066
Destination 700 795
Total Price $31,409 $32,073
Total Invoice $29,198 $29,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,881
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,409$32,073
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,409$29,258
Total Invoice$29,198$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,198$27,317

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$3,345$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,628

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length179.3 in169.5 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 Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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