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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $667

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,192

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $29,385
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $28,210
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Door sill trim plates 38 38 240
AC power outlet 415 415  
Lighting Package     995
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Door sill trim plates 24 24 200
AC power outlet 311 311  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 797 797 1,570
Options (change) 557 557 1,321
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $32,442 $35,442 $31,775
Total Invoice $30,192 $32,976 $30,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,988
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,442$35,442$31,775
Adjustments for Features-1,965-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,477$33,277$31,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,192$32,976$30,351
Adjustments for Features-1,829-2,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,363$30,962$30,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$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
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,495$6,695$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,829-2,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in179.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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