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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: $31,655

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,545 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,362 $31,569
Floor mats 235  
Door sill trim plates 240 38
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Cargo net 100 90
Remote start 450 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Floor mats 185  
Door sill trim plates 200 24
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Cargo net 80 58
Remote start 350 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 1,260 844
Options (change) 1,000 590
Destination 850 850
Total Price $31,655 $35,489
Total Invoice $30,212 $33,009

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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 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year20182016
ModelJettaForester
Trim2.0T GLI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,655$35,489
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$32,324
Total Invoice$30,212$33,009
Adjustments for Features0-2,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,212$30,065

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
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 
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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$4,655$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,944

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,208 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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