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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: $19,837 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||||
| Difference: $3,604 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,343 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||||
| Difference: $3,718 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $26,695 | $26,995 | $27,895 | $18,390 |
| Base Invoice | $20,015 | $24,930 | $25,297 | $26,116 | $17,138 |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | ||||
| 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 | 1,338 | ||||
| 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) | 1,601 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 817 |
| Options (change) | 1,401 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 575 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 630 |
| Total Price | $23,441 | $27,441 | $27,741 | $28,641 | $19,837 |
| Total Invoice | $22,061 | $25,638 | $26,005 | $26,824 | $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: $249 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $561 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 115hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 155, 7 | 200, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | $23,441 | $27,441 | $27,741 | $28,641 | $19,837 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,355 | -5,345 | -3,105 | -4,380 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,086 | $22,096 | $24,636 | $24,261 | $19,837 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,010 | $4,550 | $4,175 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $22,061 | $25,638 | $26,005 | $26,824 | $18,343 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,157 | -4,994 | -2,911 | -4,102 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,904 | $20,644 | $23,094 | $22,722 | $18,343 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,740 | $4,190 | $3,818 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,545 | $7,535 | $5,295 | $6,570 | $2,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,355 | $5,345 | $3,105 | $4,380 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,157 | -4,994 | -2,911 | -4,102 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 98.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 164.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 2575 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 7% |
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