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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: $31,901

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,535

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,795 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,403 $26,707
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 69
Navigation system   1,800
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 39
Navigation system   1,501
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 1,955 2,711
Options (change) 1,836 2,133
Destination 795 695
Total Price $37,545 $31,901
Total Invoice $36,034 $29,535

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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: $6,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,161
Model Year20132010
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,545$31,901
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$31,186
Total Invoice$36,034$29,535
Adjustments for Features0-662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$28,873

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-662

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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 Year20132010
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length165.4 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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