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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: $30,099

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,848

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,029

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $23,300
Base Invoice $26,707 $21,721
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 69
All-weather floor mats 69 185
iPod integration 223 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 55
All-weather floor mats 39 145
iPod integration 145 0
Navigation system 1,501 1,589
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 2,757 6,149
Options (change) 2,163 5,658
Destination 695 650
Total Price $31,947 $30,099
Total Invoice $29,565 $28,029

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $560
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,947$30,099
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,682$30,099
Total Invoice$29,565$28,029
Adjustments for Features-2,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,469$28,029

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102008
ModelForesterRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 lumbar 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$5,895$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0960

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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 Year20102008
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 Weight3,440 lb.3,643 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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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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
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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