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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,445 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S | |||
| Difference: $5,219 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $29,195 | $33,795 | $21,685 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | 325 |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 235 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |
| AWD | 2,250 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | 270 |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 185 |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |
| AWD | 2,159 | ||
| Options (change) | 619 | 619 | 2,910 |
| Options (change) | 400 | 400 | 2,694 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $30,664 | $35,264 | $25,445 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,829 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,878 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 23/28 MPG | 22/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | $30,664 | $35,264 | $25,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,390 | -5,965 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,274 | $29,299 | $25,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,025 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,420 | $8,995 | $3,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,390 | $5,965 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,160 | -5,551 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 179.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,481 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 7% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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