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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: $19,618 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | ||||||
| Difference: $7,813 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | ||||||
| Difference: $7,487 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $25,695 | $29,495 | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $18,390 |
| Base Invoice | $24,215 | $27,607 | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $17,138 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 172 | 172 | ||||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 99 |
| Stability control | 280 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 150 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 111 | 111 | ||||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 55 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 64 |
| Stability control | 247 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 133 | |||||
| Options (change) | 821 | 321 | 149 | 149 | 149 | 598 |
| Options (change) | 624 | 207 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 499 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 915 | 915 | 630 |
| Total Price | $27,431 | $30,731 | $30,459 | $34,154 | $37,154 | $19,618 |
| Total Invoice | $25,754 | $28,729 | $28,516 | $31,898 | $34,686 | $18,267 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,276 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 115hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | CVT-8 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 200, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | $27,431 | $30,731 | $30,459 | $34,154 | $37,154 | $19,618 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,185 | -6,960 | -8,475 | -13,260 | -13,560 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,246 | $23,771 | $21,984 | $20,894 | $23,594 | $19,618 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,352 | $2,877 | $1,090 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $25,754 | $28,729 | $28,516 | $31,898 | $34,686 | $18,267 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,868 | -6,507 | -7,934 | -12,384 | -12,659 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,886 | $22,222 | $20,582 | $19,514 | $22,027 | $18,267 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,372 | $2,708 | $1,068 | $0 | $2,513 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,500 | $8,275 | $9,790 | $14,575 | $14,875 | $1,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,185 | $6,960 | $8,475 | $13,260 | $13,560 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,868 | -6,507 | -7,934 | -12,384 | -12,659 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 164.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Brake assist | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 7% |
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