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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimGLS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $17,138 $27,424 $32,028
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 630 875 875
Total Price $19,618 $30,514 $35,514
Total Invoice $18,267 $28,521 $33,125

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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: $3,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,749
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimGLS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$19,618$30,514$35,514
Adjustments for Features0-6,960-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$23,554$24,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$18,267$28,521$33,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,505-10,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$22,016$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,049

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimGLS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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$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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$1,165$8,125$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,960$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,505-10,060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in103.9 in
Length164.9 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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