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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: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,170

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $89

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI SEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,109 $28,084
All-weather floor mats 235 69
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Obstacle detection, rear   363
All-weather floor mats 185 39
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 1,335 1,710
Options (change) 1,241 1,380
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,435 $32,500
Total Invoice $30,170 $30,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,419
Model Year20162013
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI SEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,435$32,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$30,880
Total Invoice$30,170$30,259
Adjustments for Features0-1,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,170$28,751

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI SEL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,508

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelJettaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.0 in
Length183.3 in169.5 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,194 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		15.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.768.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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