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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: $32,430 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||||
| Difference: $3,162 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $31,395 | $34,895 | $29,345 | $30,345 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 100 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 235 | 235 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | 240 | 240 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | 695 | ||
| Lighting Package | 995 | 995 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 80 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 185 | 185 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | 200 | 200 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | 598 | ||
| Lighting Package | 856 | 856 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,147 | 202 | 2,265 | 2,265 |
| Options (change) | 2,628 | 130 | 1,919 | 1,919 |
| Destination | 1,050 | 1,050 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $35,592 | $36,147 | $32,430 | $33,430 |
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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: $2,053 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,952 | ||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | CVT-7 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,592 | $36,147 | $32,430 | $33,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,060 | -6,820 | -1,050 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,532 | $29,327 | $31,380 | $33,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $205 | $0 | $0 | $2,050 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $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 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,790 | $10,550 | $4,780 | $3,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,060 | $6,820 | $1,050 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -626 | -223 | -1,001 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 3075 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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