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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: $30,393

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,403
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 235
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Options (change) 1,853 235
Options (change) 1,506 185
Destination 645 795
Total Price $30,393 $35,825
Total Invoice $28,267 $34,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,711
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,393$35,825
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,753$35,825
Total Invoice$28,267$34,383
Adjustments for Features-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,672$34,383

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,520$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5950

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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 Year20082013
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,326 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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