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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: $27,378 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium | |||||
| Difference: $4,172 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2019 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $24,295 | $26,995 | $28,395 | $29,995 | $29,995 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 325 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | 368 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 227 | ||||
| Plus Package | 100 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | 166 | 166 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 235 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | |
| Satellite radio | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 270 |
| All Weather Package | 417 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | 276 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 65 | ||||
| Rearview camera | 141 | ||||
| Plus Package | 99 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 185 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | |
| Satellite radio | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 | |
| Options (change) | 2,288 | 1,361 | 1,361 | 993 | 660 |
| Options (change) | 1,681 | 959 | 959 | 683 | 535 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 795 | 795 | 895 |
| Total Price | $27,378 | $29,151 | $30,551 | $31,783 | $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: $3,004 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,846 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2019 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T4 | T4 | T4 | T8 |
| 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 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $27,378 | $29,151 | $30,551 | $31,783 | $31,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,990 | -2,890 | -3,065 | -1,385 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,378 | $27,161 | $27,661 | $28,718 | $30,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $217 | $0 | $500 | $1,557 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2019 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $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 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $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, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,320 | $6,310 | $7,210 | $7,385 | $5,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,990 | $2,890 | $3,065 | $1,385 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,847 | -2,681 | -2,851 | -63 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2019 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 179.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,979 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 66.5 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% |
| Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 71% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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