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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: $30,099

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,029

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,721 $26,409
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Cargo net 69 46
All-weather floor mats 185 69
iPod integration 0 223
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Autobahn Package 2,796  
Cargo net 55 30
All-weather floor mats 145 39
iPod integration 0 145
Navigation system 1,589 1,650
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 6,149 2,757
Options (change) 5,658 2,312
Destination 650 695
Total Price $30,099 $31,647
Total Invoice $28,029 $29,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $625
Model Year20082009
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,099$31,647
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,099$29,482
Total Invoice$28,029$29,416
Adjustments for Features0-2,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,029$27,404

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,630$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,012

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length165.8 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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