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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: $29,140

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,218

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelJettaForesterForester
TrimGLISports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,535 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,553 $25,297 $26,116
Autobahn Package 2,290    
Rear spoiler 375   353
All-weather floor mats 235 55 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   445 445
Autobahn Package 2,200    
Rear spoiler 300   230
All-weather floor mats 185 33 33
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
4-speed automatic   909 909
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 4,000 1,500 1,853
Options (change) 3,741 1,276 1,506
Destination 820 645 645
Total Price $29,355 $29,140 $30,393
Total Invoice $28,114 $27,218 $28,267

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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: $842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,595
Model Year201420082008
ModelJettaForesterForester
TrimGLISports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,355$29,140$30,393
Adjustments for Features0-380-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$28,760$28,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0
Total Invoice$28,114$27,218$28,267
Adjustments for Features0-355-1,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,114$26,863$26,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$344$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420082008
ModelJettaForesterForester
TrimGLISports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $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$5,015$5,395$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355-1,748

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in99.4 in
Length182.2 in176.6 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.557.7 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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