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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: $24,812

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,222

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200620062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimSETDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,885 $26,565 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,890 $25,503 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Panoramic sunroof 1,800 1,800      
Premium Package     2,350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42  
Panoramic sunroof 1,727 1,727      
Premium Package     2,117    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28  
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 2,392 42 0
Options (change) 1,727 1,727 2,145 28 0
Destination 820 820 625 625 625
Total Price $27,505 $29,185 $24,812 $27,562 $28,520
Total Invoice $26,437 $28,050 $23,222 $25,654 $26,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,618
Model Year20142014200620062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimSETDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,505$29,185$24,812$27,562$28,520
Adjustments for Features-6500-30-2,080-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,855$29,185$24,782$25,482$27,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$0$700$2,708
Total Invoice$26,437$28,050$23,222$25,654$26,630
Adjustments for Features-6250-28-1,936-962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,812$28,050$23,194$23,718$25,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,238$0$524$2,474

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014200620062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimSETDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manual  $0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0 $0 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Total Value of Features$5,390$4,740$4,770$6,820$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$30$2,080$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-6250-28-1,936-962

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
ModelJetta SportWagenForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length179.3 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height59.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested112533%

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