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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $29,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
Cargo net 68 68 100
All-weather floor mats 81 81 235
Door sill trim plates 53 53 240
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
Cargo net 44 44 80
All-weather floor mats 52 52 185
Door sill trim plates 34 34 200
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,716
Options (change) 3,392 447 2,570
Options (change) 2,786 288 2,181
Destination 1,050 1,050 820
Total Price $35,837 $36,392 $33,360

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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: $138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,552
Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,837$36,392$33,360
Adjustments for Features-2,410-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,427$33,222$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,565$9,325$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-258-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212017
ModelForesterGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length182.1 in179.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height67.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested257559%
Total Not Requested180041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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