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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,665

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,789

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $1,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $23,295
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $21,960
Convenience Package 1,350    
Sunroof 1,250 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100  
All Weather Package     500
Fog lights     374
Satellite radio     432
Convenience Package 1,296    
Sunroof 1,200 864  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056  
All Weather Package     417
Fog lights     243
Satellite radio     324
Options (change) 3,700 2,000 1,306
Options (change) 3,552 1,920 984
Destination 770 770 775
Total Price $22,665 $24,165 $25,376
Total Invoice $21,789 $23,229 $23,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33
Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,665$24,165$25,376
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,665$22,990$23,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$21,789$23,229$23,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,129-1,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,789$22,100$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,290$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,129-1,897

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.0 in
Length182.2 in179.5 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.568.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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