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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $3,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,170

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $2,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI SEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,109 $31,569
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 1,335 347
Options (change) 1,241 224
Destination 820 850
Total Price $31,435 $34,992
Total Invoice $30,170 $32,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $517
Model Year20152016
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI SEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,435$34,992
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$31,787
Total Invoice$30,170$32,643
Adjustments for Features0-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,170$29,653

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI SEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,065$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,990

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length183.3 in180.9 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,158 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		15.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.774.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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