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

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,917

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $25,095
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,091
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 450 408 4,835
Options (change) 291 263 4,601
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $27,970 $28,928 $30,750
Total Invoice $25,917 $26,893 $29,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,270
Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,970$28,928$30,750
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$28,928$30,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,008$0
Total Invoice$25,917$26,893$29,512
Adjustments for Features-9730-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,944$26,893$29,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,095$5,045$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments-9730-298

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

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