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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: $30,705

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,987 $27,992
Navigation Package 2,005  
Autobahn Package 2,250  
Rear spoiler 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 69
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,000
Navigation Package 1,925  
Autobahn Package 2,160  
Rear spoiler 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 39
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   888
Options (change) 5,965 1,069
Options (change) 5,626 927
Destination 795 775
Total Price $30,705 $31,739
Total Invoice $29,408 $29,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,352
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,705$31,739
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,705$28,919
Total Invoice$29,408$29,694
Adjustments for Features0-2,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,408$27,056

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 release, second row seats $50
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$3,565$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,638

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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