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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: $25,261

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,889

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,551

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $26,995 $27,995 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $25,915 $26,875 $28,171 $29,131
Premium Package 2,500            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42          
Satellite radio 445 445 445        
Cargo net 46 46 46 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 353 353 353        
Premium Package 2,256            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28          
Satellite radio 334 334 334        
Cargo net 30 30 30 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 230 230 230        
Options (change) 3,441 941 899 335 335 335 335
Options (change) 2,911 655 627 265 265 265 265
Destination 625 625 625 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,261 $28,261 $29,419 $28,150 $29,150 $30,500 $31,500
Total Invoice $23,551 $26,210 $27,368 $27,000 $27,960 $29,256 $30,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,953
Model Year2007200720072015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM5A4M5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,261$28,261$29,419$28,150$29,150$30,500$31,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,000-1,560-510-2,885-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,261$26,211$28,419$26,590$28,640$27,615$29,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$3,158$0$2,050$1,025$3,075
Total Invoice$23,551$26,210$27,368$27,000$27,960$29,256$30,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,901-930-1,496-489-2,767-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,551$24,309$26,438$25,504$27,471$26,489$28,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$2,887$0$1,967$985$2,952

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720072015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0    
4-speed automatic $800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual    $150 $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350    
Hood scoop  $100    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass $0 $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50$50
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,145$7,195$6,145$6,705$5,655$8,030$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,000$1,560$510$2,885$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,901-930-1,496-489-2,767-1,760

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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 Year20072015
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,064 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested260074%
Total Not Requested92526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SE

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

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

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