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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: $23,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,360

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,077

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSETDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,885 $26,565 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,890 $25,503 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Panoramic sunroof 1,800 1,800        
Premium Package     1,500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42    
Satellite radio     445 445 445 445
Panoramic sunroof 1,727 1,727        
Premium Package     1,338      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28    
Satellite radio     334 334 334 334
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 1,987 487 445 445
Options (change) 1,727 1,727 1,700 362 334 334
Destination 820 820 645 645 645 645
Total Price $27,505 $29,185 $23,827 $27,827 $28,085 $28,985
Total Invoice $26,437 $28,050 $22,360 $25,937 $26,276 $27,095

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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: $3,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,902
Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSETDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,505$29,185$23,827$27,827$28,085$28,985
Adjustments for Features-6500-480-2,470-280-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,855$29,185$23,347$25,357$27,805$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$0$2,010$4,458$4,058
Total Invoice$26,437$28,050$22,360$25,937$26,276$27,095
Adjustments for Features-6250-450-2,302-262-1,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,812$28,050$21,910$23,635$26,014$25,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,238$0$1,725$4,104$3,708

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142008200820082008
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSETDI2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manual  $0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera $200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Traction control$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails$250$250  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$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$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Hood scoop    $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass$0$0 $0  
Fog lights  $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Trip computer$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals    $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$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  
Total Value of Features$5,290$4,640$5,120$7,110$4,920$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$480$2,470$280$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-6250-450-2,302-262-1,477

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested240068%
Total Not Requested112532%

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