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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,565 Volkswagen Jetta SE | |||||||
| Difference: $2,220 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,733 Volkswagen Jetta SE | |||||||
| Difference: $1,599 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SEL | TDI | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,195 | $21,395 | $22,995 | $21,195 | $26,695 | $26,995 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $17,467 | $20,539 | $22,075 | $20,015 | $24,930 | $25,297 | $26,116 |
| Convenience Package | 1,350 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,250 | 900 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,500 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,296 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 864 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,338 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,600 | 900 | 0 | 1,945 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
| Options (change) | 2,496 | 864 | 0 | 1,672 | 334 | 334 | 334 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $21,565 | $23,065 | $23,765 | $23,785 | $27,785 | $28,085 | $28,985 |
| Total Invoice | $20,733 | $22,173 | $22,845 | $22,332 | $25,909 | $26,276 | $27,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $659 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SEL | TDI | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | M6 | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 120, 4 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $21,565 | $23,065 | $23,765 | $23,785 | $27,785 | $28,085 | $28,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -450 | -2,405 | -4,395 | -2,230 | -3,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,565 | $21,890 | $23,315 | $21,380 | $23,390 | $25,855 | $25,455 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $325 | $1,750 | $0 | $2,010 | $4,475 | $4,075 |
| Total Invoice | $20,733 | $22,173 | $22,845 | $22,332 | $25,909 | $26,276 | $27,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,130 | -433 | -2,258 | -4,098 | -2,086 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,733 | $21,043 | $22,412 | $20,074 | $21,811 | $24,190 | $23,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $310 | $1,679 | $0 | $1,737 | $4,116 | $3,721 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SEL | TDI | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $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 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $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 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,240 | $4,415 | $3,690 | $5,645 | $7,635 | $5,470 | $6,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $450 | $2,405 | $4,395 | $2,230 | $3,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,130 | -433 | -2,258 | -4,098 | -2,086 | -3,300 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,805 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 2325 | 66% |
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