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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: $29,911

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $374

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,779 $26,005
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 33
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,570 1,391
Options (change) 1,426 1,110
Destination 820 625
Total Price $30,285 $29,911
Total Invoice $29,025 $27,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $260
Model Year20172006
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,285$29,911
Adjustments for Features-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,215$29,911
Total Invoice$29,025$27,740
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,000$27,740

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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$7,590$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
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 2.5 XT Limited

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

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