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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: $20,117

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,590

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $18,390
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $17,138
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 69
All-weather floor mats 69 69 99
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
CD changer, remote     499
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 64
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
CD changer, remote     323
Options (change) 519 519 1,097
Options (change) 332 332 822
Destination 695 695 630
Total Price $27,209 $29,709 $20,117
Total Invoice $25,382 $27,734 $18,590

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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: $1,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,130
Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4115hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$27,209$29,709$20,117
Adjustments for Features-6,070-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,139$23,279$20,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$25,382$27,734$18,590
Adjustments for Features-5,662-6,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,720$21,731$18,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,011$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102006
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,835$8,195$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,662-6,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.9 in
Length179.5 in164.9 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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