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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,618 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||||
| Difference: $5,475 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||||
| Difference: $5,219 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $23,295 | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 | $18,390 |
| Base Invoice | $21,960 | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 | $17,138 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | 166 | 166 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 69 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 99 |
| Stability control | 280 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 150 | ||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | 156 | 156 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 55 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 64 |
| Stability control | 247 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 133 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,023 | 523 | 523 | 523 | 598 |
| Options (change) | 751 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 499 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 630 |
| Total Price | $25,093 | $27,893 | $29,193 | $31,193 | $19,618 |
| Total Invoice | $23,486 | $26,014 | $27,203 | $29,101 | $18,267 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,704 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 115hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T4 | T4 | T4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 200, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | $25,093 | $27,893 | $29,193 | $31,193 | $19,618 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,755 | -6,145 | -7,045 | -7,345 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,338 | $21,748 | $22,148 | $23,848 | $19,618 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $410 | $810 | $2,510 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $23,486 | $26,014 | $27,203 | $29,101 | $18,267 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,515 | -5,731 | -6,565 | -6,852 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,971 | $20,283 | $20,638 | $22,249 | $18,267 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $312 | $667 | $2,278 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,895 | $7,285 | $8,185 | $8,485 | $1,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,755 | $6,145 | $7,045 | $7,345 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,515 | -5,731 | -6,565 | -6,852 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 164.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Brake assist | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 7% |
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