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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: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201720172017
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,565 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,503 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Navigation system 800 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,800      
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Navigation system 768 1,156    
Panoramic sunroof 1,727      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Options (change) 2,600 1,947 597 597
Options (change) 2,495 1,585 429 429
Destination 820 875 875 875
Total Price $29,985 $32,017 $32,767 $35,767
Total Invoice $28,818 $29,781 $30,547 $33,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,853
Model Year2014201720172017
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,985$32,017$32,767$35,767
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-7,060-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$26,342$25,707$28,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$28,818$29,781$30,547$33,332
Adjustments for Features0-5,279-6,582-6,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$24,502$23,965$26,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$537$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201720172017
ModelJetta SportWagenForesterForesterForester
TrimTDI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$8,915$10,300$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$7,060$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,279-6,582-6,766

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 Limited

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

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