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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,085 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S | ||
| Difference: $2,889 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S | ||
| Difference: $1,906 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $21,580 |
| Base Invoice | $26,005 | $20,718 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | |
| Cargo net | 46 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 235 |
| AWD | 2,250 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | |
| Cargo net | 30 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 185 |
| AWD | 2,159 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,055 | |
| Options (change) | 454 | 3,685 |
| Options (change) | 293 | 3,479 |
| Destination | 625 | 820 |
| Total Price | $28,974 | $26,085 |
| Total Invoice | $26,923 | $25,017 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,699 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,683 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 230hp H4 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/26 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | $28,974 | $26,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -810 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,974 | $25,275 |
| Total Invoice | $26,923 | $25,017 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -777 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,923 | $24,240 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| 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 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| 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 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,920 | $6,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $810 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -777 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,310 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 6-speed manual | -950 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | -27% |
| Total Not Requested | -935 | 127% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4500 199 lb-ft@1600 | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 100% |
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