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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: $28,574

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,466

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102007
ModelForesterForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $22,720
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $21,150
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 69
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
iPod integration 223 223 0
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Package 2     3,160
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 145
iPod integration 145 145 0
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 1,589
Package 2     2,887
Options (change) 3,124 2,757 5,214
Options (change) 2,438 2,163 4,676
Destination 695 695 640
Total Price $29,814 $31,947 $28,574
Total Invoice $27,488 $29,565 $26,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year201020102007
ModelForesterForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,814$31,947$28,574
Adjustments for Features-2,780-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,034$29,007$28,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0
Total Invoice$27,488$29,565$26,466
Adjustments for Features-2,563-2,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,925$26,844$26,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201020102007
ModelForesterForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,795$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,563-2,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102007
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length179.5 in165.8 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested240088%
Total Not Requested34012%

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