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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: $32,840

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,472

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,995 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,836 $29,131
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 87 100
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Door sill trim plates 36 240
AC power outlet 409  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 56 80
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Door sill trim plates 23 200
AC power outlet 306  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 786 1,675
Options (change) 549 1,521
Destination 825 820
Total Price $34,606 $32,840
Total Invoice $32,210 $31,472

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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: $1,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,850
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,606$32,840
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,826$32,840
Total Invoice$32,210$31,472
Adjustments for Features-2,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,622$31,472

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,710$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5880

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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 Year20142015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in179.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft366.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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