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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: $30,955

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $6,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,395 $35,660
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo cover 172  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 68 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Roof rack crossbars 181 360
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo cover 111  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo net 44 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185
Roof rack crossbars 117 300
Options (change) 2,550 695
Options (change) 1,963 565
Destination 1,010 850
Total Price $30,955 $37,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,751
Model Year20202018
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$30,955$37,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,955$32,125

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20202018
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
TrimPremiumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$4,750$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-193

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20202018
ModelForesterGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length182.1 in180.2 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height67.5 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,395 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

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%

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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