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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: $28,498

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,529

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,616

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,049

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Model Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $33,795
Base Invoice $21,721 $31,569
Autobahn Package 3,020  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Cargo net 69 90
All-weather floor mats 185 72
iPod integration 199  
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Autobahn Package 2,796  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Cargo net 55 58
All-weather floor mats 145 46
iPod integration 176  
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,548 382
Options (change) 4,245 246
Destination 650 850
Total Price $28,498 $35,027
Total Invoice $26,616 $32,665

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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: $1,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,792
Model Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,498$35,027
Adjustments for Features0-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,498$30,462
Total Invoice$26,616$32,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,616$28,408

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Total Value of Features$3,405$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,257

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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 Year20082016
ModelRabbit / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.8 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft374.7 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 restraints0No
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%

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