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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $21,685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 325
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
AWD   2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 270
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 1,524 2,910
Options (change) 1,196 2,694
Destination 625 850
Total Price $30,044 $25,445

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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: $3,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,879
Model Year20062018
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$30,044$25,445
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,529$25,445

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
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
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 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,795$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4030

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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 Year20062018
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in179.8 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,481 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 S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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