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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: $30,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $32,890
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $31,575
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo net 46 46 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo net 30 30 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185
Options (change) 3,794 3,427 335
Options (change) 2,917 2,642 265
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $30,484 $32,617 $34,045
Total Invoice $27,967 $30,044 $32,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,899
Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionT4T4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,484$32,617$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,484$32,382$32,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$27,967$30,044$32,660
Adjustments for Features0-216-1,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,967$29,828$30,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,861$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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$5,960$6,195$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-1,794

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20102017
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length179.5 in180.2 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.5 ft3

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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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