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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,063

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,922

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $2,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,565 $23,495 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,503 $22,176 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Navigation system 800 1,600 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,800        
CVT   1,500      
AC power outlet   409 409 409 409
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   52      
Navigation system 768 1,392 975    
Panoramic sunroof 1,727        
CVT   1,371      
AC power outlet   306 306 306 306
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   33      
Options (change) 2,600 3,743 1,691 591 591
Options (change) 2,495 3,220 1,399 424 424
Destination 820 825 825 825 825
Total Price $29,985 $28,063 $30,511 $31,411 $34,411
Total Invoice $28,818 $26,221 $28,446 $29,300 $32,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,122
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,985$28,063$30,511$31,411$34,411
Adjustments for Features0-2,580-5,095-5,295-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$25,483$25,416$26,116$28,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$28,818$26,221$28,446$29,300$32,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,411-4,750-4,939-5,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$23,810$23,696$24,361$26,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0$665$3,265

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents$100    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Compass$0    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$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$2,890$5,470$7,985$8,185$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580$5,095$5,295$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411-4,750-4,939-5,124

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelJetta SportWagenForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,297 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested102585%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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