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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,299

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,440

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $23,300
Base Invoice $26,116 $21,721
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46 69
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30 55
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 1,899 4,349
Options (change) 1,536 4,069
Destination 645 650
Total Price $30,439 $28,299
Total Invoice $28,297 $26,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $844
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,439$28,299
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,349$28,299
Total Invoice$28,297$26,440
Adjustments for Features-1,0130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,284$26,440

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
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 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,745$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0130

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in165.8 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height65.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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