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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL   
Difference: $624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $30,245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo net 68 68 68 100
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo net 44 44 44 80
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 185
Options (change) 1,744 394 394 335
Options (change) 1,410 254 254 265
Destination 915 915 915 850
Total Price $32,054 $34,399 $37,399 $31,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,845
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,054$34,399$37,399$31,430
Adjustments for Features-335-4,395-4,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,719$30,004$32,704$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,665$9,725$10,025$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$4,395$4,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-4,096-4,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in179.8 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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