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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: $28,743

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $332

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,686

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelJettaJettaForesterForester
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $29,280 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,842 $28,109 $24,380 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 235 235 55 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100    
4-speed automatic     1,000 800
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
All-weather floor mats 185 185 33 33
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056    
4-speed automatic     909 727
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Options (change) 1,335 1,335 2,123 1,923
Options (change) 1,241 1,241 1,681 1,499
Destination 820 820 625 625
Total Price $29,075 $31,435 $28,743 $30,443
Total Invoice $27,903 $30,170 $26,686 $28,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $694
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelJettaJettaForesterForester
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6S6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,075$31,435$28,743$30,443
Adjustments for Features-545-2,4450-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$28,990$28,743$29,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0$725
Total Invoice$27,903$30,170$26,686$28,240
Adjustments for Features-523-2,3470-904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,380$27,823$26,686$27,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$0$650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620072007
ModelJettaJettaForesterForester
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,540$6,095$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$2,445$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-523-2,3470-904

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in99.4 in
Length183.3 in176.6 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,194 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
15.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.757.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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