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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: $1,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,029

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,721 $28,084
Autobahn Package 3,020  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 69 48
All-weather floor mats 185 69
Navigation system 1,800 1,000
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Cargo cover   166
Autobahn Package 2,796  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 55 31
All-weather floor mats 145 39
Navigation system 1,589 888
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 6,149 1,283
Options (change) 5,658 1,066
Destination 650 795
Total Price $30,099 $32,073
Total Invoice $28,029 $29,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,006
Model Year20082013
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,099$32,073
Adjustments for Features0-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,099$28,943
Total Invoice$28,029$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,029$27,023

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 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 release, second row seats $50
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$3,155$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,922

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length165.8 in169.5 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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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 Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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