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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: $37,095 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $44 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $926 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $33,207 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 235 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 185 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | |
| Options (change) | 134 | 1,735 |
| Options (change) | 86 | 1,625 |
| Destination | 915 | 770 |
| Total Price | $37,139 | $37,095 |
| Total Invoice | $34,676 | $35,602 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,926 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,434 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 19/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,139 | $37,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,970 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,169 | $37,095 |
| Total Invoice | $34,676 | $35,602 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,508 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,168 | $35,602 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,325 | $4,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,970 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,508 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 3,326 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| 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% |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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