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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,808

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelGolf AlltrackForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,890 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,575 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Cargo net 100 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 235 69 69 69
Roof rack crossbars 360      
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Cargo net 80 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 185 39 39 39
Roof rack crossbars 300      
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 695 2,738 2,538 2,170
Options (change) 565 2,128 1,950 1,674
Destination 820 775 775 775
Total Price $34,405 $30,108 $31,208 $32,840
Total Invoice $32,960 $27,808 $28,819 $30,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,614
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelGolf AlltrackForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,405$30,108$31,208$32,840
Adjustments for Features-1,6050-700-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$30,108$30,508$31,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$32,960$27,808$28,819$30,441
Adjustments for Features-1,5380-646-811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,422$27,808$28,173$29,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365$1,822

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelGolf AlltrackForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,130$5,525$6,225$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0$700$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5380-646-811

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf AlltrackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length180.2 in179.5 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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