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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: $29,897

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,395 $32,890
All Weather Package 500  
Cargo cover 172  
Fog lights 382  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Cargo net 68 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Roof rack crossbars 181 360
All Weather Package 417  
Cargo cover 111  
Fog lights 286  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Cargo net 44 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185
Roof rack crossbars 117 300
Options (change) 1,492 695
Options (change) 1,096 565
Destination 1,010 820
Total Price $29,897 $34,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,071
Model Year20202017
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,897$34,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,897$31,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20202017
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$4,450$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,783

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20202017
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length182.1 in180.2 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height67.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,426 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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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