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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: $28,700

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,483

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $28,495
Base Invoice $22,987 $26,707
Autobahn Package 2,250  
Rear spoiler 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 69
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Autobahn Package 2,160  
Rear spoiler 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 39
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 3,960 745
Options (change) 3,701 524
Destination 795 695
Total Price $28,700 $29,935
Total Invoice $27,483 $27,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,547
Model Year20132010
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,700$29,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$26,730
Total Invoice$27,483$27,926
Adjustments for Features0-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,483$24,936

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,065$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,440 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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