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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: $29,355

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,628

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,535 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,553 $26,409
Autobahn Package 2,290  
Rear spoiler 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 69
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Autobahn Package 2,200  
Rear spoiler 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 39
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,000 745
Options (change) 3,741 524
Destination 820 695
Total Price $29,355 $29,635
Total Invoice $28,114 $27,628

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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: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,171
Model Year20142009
ModelJettaForester
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,355$29,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$26,755
Total Invoice$28,114$27,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,114$24,943

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 air vents$100 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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$3,390$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,685

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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 Weight3,158 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

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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