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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: $28,690

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,773

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $2,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,565 $25,295 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,503 $23,848 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 800 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,800        
All Weather Package   500      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   53      
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415 415
Navigation Package     1,350    
Navigation system 768 532      
Panoramic sunroof 1,727        
All Weather Package   417      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   34      
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311 311
Navigation Package     1,157    
Options (change) 2,600 2,545 1,947 597 597
Options (change) 2,495 2,075 1,586 429 429
Destination 820 850 850 850 850
Total Price $29,985 $28,690 $31,592 $32,242 $35,242
Total Invoice $28,818 $26,773 $29,391 $30,064 $32,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,152
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,985$28,690$31,592$32,242$35,242
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-5,295-5,530-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$25,360$26,297$26,712$29,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$937$1,352$4,152
Total Invoice$28,818$26,773$29,391$30,064$32,848
Adjustments for Features0-3,107-4,926-5,156-5,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$23,666$24,465$24,908$27,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$799$1,242$3,841

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane sway warning $25   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
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    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $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
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
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$3,640$6,970$8,935$9,170$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330$5,295$5,530$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,107-4,926-5,156-5,341

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142016
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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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