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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,914

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,323 $28,084
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 69
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 39
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 6,865 1,235
Options (change) 6,542 1,035
Destination 770 795
Total Price $31,930 $32,025
Total Invoice $30,635 $29,914

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,827
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,930$32,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$29,770
Total Invoice$30,635$29,914
Adjustments for Features0-2,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$27,808

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / 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
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Steering-linked headlights$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
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$3,805$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,106

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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 Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length165.4 in169.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,090 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 Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft368.3 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested307576%
Total Not Requested97524%

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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