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

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,774

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,877

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,720 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,150 $26,116
Package 2 3,160  
Cargo net 69 46
All-weather floor mats 185 55
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Package 2 2,887  
Cargo net 55 30
All-weather floor mats 145 33
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,414 1,899
Options (change) 3,087 1,536
Destination 640 645
Total Price $26,774 $30,439
Total Invoice $24,877 $28,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,733
Model Year20072008
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,774$30,439
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,774$28,624
Total Invoice$24,877$28,297
Adjustments for Features0-1,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,877$26,610

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,505$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,687

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length165.8 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height58.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,149 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested240088%
Total Not Requested34012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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