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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: $33,621 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $4,654 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $30,795 | $33,795 | $36,945 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 235 |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,195 | 1,195 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 185 |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |
| Options (change) | 1,976 | 1,976 | 335 |
| Options (change) | 1,570 | 1,570 | 265 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 995 |
| Total Price | $33,621 | $36,621 | $38,275 |
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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: $6,094 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,608 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $33,621 | $36,621 | $38,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,440 | -1,640 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,181 | $34,981 | $38,275 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $5,870 | $6,070 | $4,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,440 | $1,640 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,337 | -1,522 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.4 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 | 38.1 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 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| 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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