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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: $25,789

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,149

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelJettaForesterForester
TrimTDI2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $29,195 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,200 $27,332 $31,569
iPod integration 199    
All-weather floor mats 225 72 72
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Cargo cover   182 182
AC power outlet   415 415
iPod integration 176    
All-weather floor mats 175 46 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Cargo cover   118 118
AC power outlet   311 311
Options (change) 1,724 669 669
Options (change) 1,499 475 475
Destination 750 850 850
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,789 $30,714 $35,314
Total Invoice $24,149 $28,657 $32,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $599
Model Year201020162016
ModelJettaForesterForester
TrimTDI2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,789$30,714$35,314
Adjustments for Features0-4,190-6,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,789$26,524$28,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$24,149$28,657$32,894
Adjustments for Features0-3,909-6,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,149$24,748$26,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,845

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020162016
ModelJettaForesterForester
TrimTDI2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,730$6,920$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,909-6,301

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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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