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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: $31,600 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||
| Difference: $1,989 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $31,095 | $34,595 | $24,595 | $34,590 |
| Navigation system | 1,350 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 235 | 235 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | |||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,156 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 185 | 185 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | |||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,484 | 134 | 6,235 | 1,735 |
| Options (change) | 1,242 | 86 | 5,945 | 1,625 |
| Destination | 1,010 | 1,010 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $33,589 | $35,739 | $31,600 | $37,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,581 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,497 | ||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | CVT-7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 300, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $33,589 | $35,739 | $31,600 | $37,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,660 | -8,720 | 0 | -1,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,929 | $27,019 | $31,600 | $35,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,910 | $0 | $0 | $3,545 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,815 | $11,875 | $3,155 | $5,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,660 | $8,720 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -312 | -267 | 0 | -1,872 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| 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% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
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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