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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: $28,319

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,341

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,293 $31,569
All-weather floor mats 185 72
Cargo net 69 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Cargo cover   182
AC power outlet   415
All-weather floor mats 145 46
Cargo net 55 58
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Cargo cover   118
AC power outlet   311
Options (change) 1,554 759
Options (change) 1,348 533
Destination 700 850
Total Price $28,319 $35,404
Total Invoice $26,341 $32,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year20092016
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,319$35,404
Adjustments for Features0-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,319$30,139
Total Invoice$26,341$32,952
Adjustments for Features0-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,341$28,052

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelJettaForester
TrimSEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,630$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft374.7 ft3

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