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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: $30,971

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $564

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,700

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $29,385
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $28,210
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo net 48 48 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 235
Rear spoiler 368    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Lighting Package     995
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo net 31 31 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 185
Rear spoiler 276    
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 2,251 1,883 1,330
Options (change) 1,789 1,513 1,121
Destination 725 725 820
Total Price $30,971 $32,603 $31,535
Total Invoice $28,700 $30,322 $30,151

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,127
Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,971$32,603$31,535
Adjustments for Features-730-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,241$31,698$31,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,700$30,322$30,151
Adjustments for Features-676-8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,024$29,480$30,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,456$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,435$5,610$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-676-8420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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