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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: $28,974

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,923

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $29,385
Base Invoice $26,005 $28,210
Cargo net 46 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 30 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Rear spoiler 230  
Options (change) 454 335
Options (change) 293 265
Destination 625 820
Total Price $28,974 $30,540
Total Invoice $26,923 $29,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,974$30,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,974$28,180
Total Invoice$26,923$29,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,923$27,031

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,445$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,264

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in179.6 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

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