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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $23,323
Cargo cover 182 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Cargo cover 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 176
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 292 292 5,765
Options (change) 188 188 5,486
Destination 850 850 770
Total Price $31,937 $34,937 $30,830
Total Invoice $29,823 $32,607 $29,579

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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: $3,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,762
Model Year201620162011
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, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,937$34,937$30,830
Adjustments for Features-4,290-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,647$30,447$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,823$32,607$29,579
Adjustments for Features-4,006-4,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,817$28,416$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162011
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$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 
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 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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$7,320$7,520$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,006-4,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested272567%
Total Not Requested132533%

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