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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: $34,110

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,848

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,836 $33,207
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 290 1,735
Options (change) 187 1,625
Destination 825 770
Total Price $34,110 $37,095
Total Invoice $31,848 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,023
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,110$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$37,095
Total Invoice$31,848$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$35,602

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,135$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2690

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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