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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: $28,103 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $6,367 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $32,195 | $36,495 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 100 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 235 | 235 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 325 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 695 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 80 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 185 | 185 |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 270 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 598 | |||
| Options (change) | 583 | 724 | 1,355 | 335 |
| Options (change) | 377 | 468 | 1,133 | 265 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 920 | 920 |
| Total Price | $28,103 | $29,244 | $34,470 | $37,750 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,907 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,160 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 228hp I4 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,103 | $29,244 | $34,470 | $37,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -3,360 | -5,585 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,203 | $29,244 | $31,110 | $32,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $1,055 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | $500 | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | $0 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,220 | $4,320 | $7,680 | $9,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $3,360 | $5,585 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -833 | 0 | -200 | -175 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2020 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 2,874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.4 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 | 38.1 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 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| 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% |
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