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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,653

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf AlltrackGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $29,430 $32,890
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $28,252 $31,575
Premium Package 1,500        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46 46 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235
Roof rack crossbars       360 360
Premium Package 1,338        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30 30 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185
Roof rack crossbars       300 300
Options (change) 2,441 941 899 695 695
Options (change) 1,993 655 627 565 565
Destination 645 645 645 820 820
Total Price $24,281 $28,281 $29,439 $30,945 $34,405
Total Invoice $22,653 $26,230 $27,388 $29,637 $32,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf AlltrackGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,281$28,281$29,439$30,945$34,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,100-3,385-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,281$26,291$28,339$27,560$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,058$0$1,035
Total Invoice$22,653$26,230$27,388$29,637$32,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,846-1,023-3,242-5,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,653$24,384$26,365$26,395$27,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,731$3,712$0$999

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf AlltrackGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat $40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Hood scoop  $100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Navigation system    $600
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass $0 $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,020$7,010$6,120$8,405$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$1,100$3,385$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,846-1,023-3,242-5,566

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20082017
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in180.2 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested87525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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