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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: $25,577

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102019
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $28,495 $29,995
Premium Package 2,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 325
All Weather Package 400      
iPod integration 223 223 223  
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 46 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 235
Universal garage door opener 82 82 82  
Satellite radio 453 453 453  
Premium Package 2,287      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 270
All Weather Package 334      
iPod integration 145 145 145  
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 30 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 185
Universal garage door opener 54 54 54  
Satellite radio 340 340 340  
Options (change) 4,587 1,589 1,222 660
Options (change) 3,795 1,110 835 535
Destination 695 695 695 895
Total Price $25,577 $28,279 $30,412 $31,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,261
Model Year2010201020102019
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4147hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,577$28,279$30,412$31,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-3,000-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,577$25,514$27,412$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$63$0$1,898$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020102019
ModelForesterForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,370$7,135$7,370$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$3,000$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,558-2,785-89

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length179.5 in179.8 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,979 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested192562%
Total Not Requested117538%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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