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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: $30,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,808

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $32,890
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $31,575
Rugged Package 887 887 887  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 235
Roof rack crossbars       360
Rugged Package 608 608 608  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 185
Roof rack crossbars       300
Options (change) 2,738 2,538 2,170 695
Options (change) 2,128 1,950 1,674 565
Destination 775 775 775 820
Total Price $30,108 $31,208 $32,840 $34,405
Total Invoice $27,808 $28,819 $30,441 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,614
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,108$31,208$32,840$34,405
Adjustments for Features0-700-875-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,108$30,508$31,965$32,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,808$28,819$30,441$32,960
Adjustments for Features0-646-811-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$28,173$29,630$31,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$1,822$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$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$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$5,525$6,225$6,400$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$875$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-811-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20122017
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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