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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: $34,110

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,848

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,207 $30,836
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo cover   182
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 1,735 290
Options (change) 1,625 187
Destination 770 825
Total Price $37,095 $34,110
Total Invoice $35,602 $31,848

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,023
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,095$34,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$31,680
Total Invoice$35,602$31,848
Adjustments for Features0-2,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$29,579

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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
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, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,269

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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 Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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