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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: $19,837

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,343

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $17,138
Premium Package 2,500        
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 69
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 99
Cold Weather Package         150
CD changer, remote         499
Premium Package 2,256        
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 64
Cold Weather Package         133
CD changer, remote         323
Options (change) 2,601 101 101 101 817
Options (change) 2,319 63 63 63 575
Destination 625 625 625 625 630
Total Price $24,421 $27,421 $26,721 $28,621 $19,837
Total Invoice $22,959 $25,618 $25,068 $26,804 $18,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,532
Model Year20072007200720072006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4115hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$24,421$27,421$26,721$28,621$19,837
Adjustments for Features-3,280-5,330-2,830-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,141$22,091$23,891$24,316$19,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$2,750$3,175$0
Total Invoice$22,959$25,618$25,068$26,804$18,343
Adjustments for Features-3,084-4,980-2,655-4,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,875$20,638$22,413$22,772$18,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$763$2,538$2,897$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072007200720072006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Total Value of Features$5,470$7,520$5,020$6,495$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$5,330$2,830$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,084-4,980-2,655-4,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.9 in
Length176.6 in164.9 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested95027%
Total Not Requested257573%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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