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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: $34,235

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $35,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Cargo net 90 90 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 360
AC power outlet 415 415  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Cargo net 58 58 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 300
AC power outlet 311 311  
Options (change) 2,590 2,590 695
Options (change) 1,998 1,998 565
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $34,235 $37,235 $37,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,288
Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,235$37,235$37,205
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$37,035$35,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterGolf Alltrack
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,845$7,045$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-70

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in180.2 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,352 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 Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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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