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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $7,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,025

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,779 $33,675
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 1,570 326
Options (change) 1,426 210
Destination 820 915
Total Price $30,285 $37,331
Total Invoice $29,025 $34,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,156
Model Year20172018
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,285$37,331
Adjustments for Features0-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$29,896
Total Invoice$29,025$34,800
Adjustments for Features0-6,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,025$27,869

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$3,390$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,931

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,194 lb.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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