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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: $28,480

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,653

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelJettaForester
TrimTDI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,200 $28,084
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 225 69
Navigation system 1,790 1,000
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 175 39
Navigation system 1,581 888
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 4,415 1,235
Options (change) 4,003 1,035
Destination 750 795
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $28,480 $32,025
Total Invoice $26,653 $29,914

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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: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $746
Model Year20102013
ModelJettaForester
TrimTDI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$28,480$32,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$27,735
Total Invoice$26,653$29,914
Adjustments for Features0-4,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,653$25,907

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelJettaForester
TrimTDI2.5 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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,420$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,007

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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