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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: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,987 $31,569
Autobahn Package 2,250  
Navigation Package 2,005  
Rear spoiler 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Autobahn Package 2,160  
Navigation Package 1,925  
Rear spoiler 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Options (change) 4,865 72
Options (change) 4,570 46
Destination 795 850
Total Price $29,605 $34,717
Total Invoice $28,352 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $521
Model Year20132016
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,605$34,717
Adjustments for Features0-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$29,762
Total Invoice$28,352$32,465
Adjustments for Features0-4,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,352$27,831

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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 
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
Metal pedals$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,890$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,634

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in180.9 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,124 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.574.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%

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