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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: $29,156

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $829

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,275

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,565 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,503 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Navigation system 800 1,200 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,800      
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Navigation system 768 1,066 888 888
Panoramic sunroof 1,727      
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Options (change) 2,600 1,366 1,166 1,166
Options (change) 2,495 1,174 996 996
Destination 820 795 795 795
Total Price $29,985 $29,156 $30,356 $31,956
Total Invoice $28,818 $27,275 $28,377 $29,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,883
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,985$29,156$30,356$31,956
Adjustments for Features0-3,570-4,270-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$25,586$26,086$27,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,725
Total Invoice$28,818$27,275$28,377$29,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,340-3,992-4,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$23,935$24,385$25,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,597

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201320132013
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$2,790$6,360$7,060$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570$4,270$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,340-3,992-4,343

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelJetta SportWagenForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length179.3 in169.5 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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