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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: $29,332

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $653

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,265

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,565 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,503 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 800 1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,800    
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system 768 1,647 1,650
Panoramic sunroof 1,727    
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 2,600 2,642 2,642
Options (change) 2,495 2,240 2,243
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $29,985 $29,332 $31,532
Total Invoice $28,818 $27,265 $29,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,569
Model Year201420092009
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,985$29,332$31,532
Adjustments for Features0-3,245-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$26,087$27,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$28,818$27,265$29,347
Adjustments for Features0-3,016-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$24,249$25,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420092009
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$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
Metal pedals  $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,365$6,610$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,016-3,425

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelJetta SportWagenForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length179.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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