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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: $34,530

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $2,677

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,926

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,090 $30,345
Base Invoice $33,675 $29,131
Cargo net 68 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Door sill trim plates 53 240
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   695
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net 44 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185
Door sill trim plates 34 200
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Driver Assistance Package   598
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 202 3,365
Options (change) 130 2,975
Destination 915 820
Total Price $37,207 $34,530
Total Invoice $34,720 $32,926

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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: $3,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,777
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,207$34,530
Adjustments for Features-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,237$34,530
Total Invoice$34,720$32,926
Adjustments for Features-5,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,149$32,926

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Trim2.0XT TouringTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,250$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in179.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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