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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $487

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,182

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $25,095
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $24,091
Cargo cover 182 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Cargo cover 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 292 292 4,835
Options (change) 188 188 4,601
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $31,237 $34,237 $30,750
Total Invoice $29,182 $31,965 $29,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,305
Model Year201520152014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,237$34,237$30,750
Adjustments for Features-4,255-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,982$29,782$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,182$31,965$29,512
Adjustments for Features-3,975-4,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,207$27,806$29,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152014
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGTI
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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,235$7,435$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$4,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,975-4,1590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,297 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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