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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: $8,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,653

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelJettaForester
TrimTDI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,200 $33,675
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 225 81
Navigation system 1,790  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 175 52
Navigation system 1,581  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Options (change) 4,415 81
Options (change) 4,003 52
Destination 750 915
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $28,480 $37,086
Total Invoice $26,653 $34,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year20102018
ModelJettaForester
TrimTDI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$28,480$37,086
Adjustments for Features0-9,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$27,506
Total Invoice$26,653$34,642
Adjustments for Features0-8,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,653$25,693

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
ModelJettaForester
TrimTDI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,520$13,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,949

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,350 lb.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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