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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: $24,464

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $12,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $35,660
Premium Package 1,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235
Satellite radio 445 445 445  
Roof rack crossbars       360
Premium Package 1,338      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185
Satellite radio 334 334 334  
Roof rack crossbars       300
Options (change) 2,624 941 1,082 695
Options (change) 2,112 655 746 565
Destination 645 645 645 850
Total Price $24,464 $28,281 $29,622 $37,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,731
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,464$28,281$29,622$37,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-1,100-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,464$26,441$28,522$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,977$4,058$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat $40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $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
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,670$6,510$5,770$14,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840$1,100$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,707-1,021-374

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in180.2 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,352 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 SEL

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

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