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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: $33,795

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142020
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $36,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 87 87 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Door sill trim plates 36 36  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 56 56 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Door sill trim plates 23 23  
Options (change) 2,975 2,975 335
Options (change) 2,458 2,458 265
Destination 825 825 920
Total Price $33,795 $36,795 $37,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,055
Model Year201420142020
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,795$36,795$37,750
Adjustments for Features-1,180-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$35,415$37,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142020
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,810$6,010$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,094-1,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142020
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length180.9 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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