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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester 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.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,618 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||
| Difference: $10,771 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||
| Difference: $10,137 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLS | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,390 | $29,195 | $33,795 |
| Base Invoice | $17,138 | $27,332 | $31,569 |
| Cold Weather Package | 150 | ||
| Stability control | 280 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 99 | 72 | 72 |
| Cargo net | 69 | 90 | 90 |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 133 | ||
| Stability control | 247 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 46 | 46 |
| Cargo net | 55 | 58 | 58 |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Options (change) | 598 | 344 | 344 |
| Options (change) | 499 | 222 | 222 |
| Destination | 630 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $19,618 | $30,389 | $34,989 |
| Total Invoice | $18,267 | $28,404 | $32,641 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,091 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,893 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLS | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 115hp I4 | 250hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | CVT-8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/31 MPG | 23/28 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 8 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/65-15 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $19,618 | $30,389 | $34,989 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,680 | -9,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,618 | $23,709 | $25,734 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,025 |
| Total Invoice | $18,267 | $28,404 | $32,641 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,244 | -8,634 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,267 | $22,160 | $24,007 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,847 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | GLS | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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, driver 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 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,265 | $7,945 | $10,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,680 | $9,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,244 | -8,634 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 164.9 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,078 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.4 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.8 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 7% |
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