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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: $30,173

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,065

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,323 $26,116
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 33
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 6,865 1,653
Options (change) 6,542 1,324
Destination 770 625
Total Price $31,930 $30,173
Total Invoice $30,635 $28,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,937
Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,930$30,173
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,270$30,173
Total Invoice$30,635$28,065
Adjustments for Features-6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,002$28,065

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,355$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6330

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112007
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length165.4 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 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 Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

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