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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: $31,791

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,437

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $32,890
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $31,575
Navigation Package 1,850      
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 90 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 235
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 360
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Navigation Package 1,600      
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 58 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 185
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 300
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Options (change) 2,846 996 996 695
Options (change) 2,274 674 674 565
Destination 850 850 850 820
Total Price $31,791 $31,941 $34,941 $34,405
Total Invoice $29,437 $29,668 $32,451 $32,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,169
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,791$31,941$34,941$34,405
Adjustments for Features00-200-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,791$31,941$34,741$34,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$29,437$29,668$32,451$32,960
Adjustments for Features00-186-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,437$29,668$32,265$32,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$2,828$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0  $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,885$6,885$7,085$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$200$370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-186-354

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in180.2 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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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