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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: $32,406

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112019
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $34,995
Rugged Package 887 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Roof rack crossbars     360
Rugged Package 608 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Roof rack crossbars     300
Options (change) 3,686 3,318 695
Options (change) 2,789 2,513 565
Destination 725 725 895
Total Price $32,406 $34,038 $36,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,396
Model Year201120112019
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4168hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
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$32,406$34,038$36,585
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,406$33,863$32,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year201120112019
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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$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
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
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$6,200$6,375$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-156

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20112019
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length179.5 in180.2 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,352 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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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