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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: $29,768

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $982

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,458

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $25,095
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $24,091
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Cargo cover 166 166  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 223 223  
Rear spoiler 367    
Driver's Edition     4,600
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Cargo cover 108 108  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185
Satellite radio 340 340  
iPod integration 145 145  
Rear spoiler 275    
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 3,078 2,711 4,835
Options (change) 2,408 2,133 4,601
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $29,768 $31,901 $30,750
Total Invoice $27,458 $29,535 $29,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,549
Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / 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?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,768$31,901$30,750
Adjustments for Features-2,705-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,063$28,961$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$27,458$29,535$29,512
Adjustments for Features-2,495-2,7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,963$26,813$29,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / 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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $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, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,920$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,495-2,7220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length179.5 in165.4 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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