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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: $29,814

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $686

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,488

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo cover 166 166    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46 100 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235 235
Rear spoiler 367      
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Cargo cover 108 108    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30 80 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185 185
Rear spoiler 275      
Options (change) 3,124 2,757 335 335
Options (change) 2,438 2,163 265 265
Destination 695 695 820 820
Total Price $29,814 $31,947 $30,500 $31,500
Total Invoice $27,488 $29,565 $29,256 $30,216

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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: $1,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,494
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,814$31,947$30,500$31,500
Adjustments for Features-1,880-2,115-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,934$29,832$29,450$31,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$2,050
Total Invoice$27,488$29,565$29,256$30,216
Adjustments for Features-1,733-1,957-1,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,755$27,608$28,249$30,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,853$0$1,967

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,835$6,070$5,005$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$2,115$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,733-1,957-1,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length179.5 in179.6 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

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