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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,091 $31,569
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver's Edition 4,600  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver's Edition 4,416  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 5,935 292
Options (change) 5,657 188
Destination 820 850
Total Price $31,850 $34,937
Total Invoice $30,568 $32,607

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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: $653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,452
Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,850$34,937
Adjustments for Features0-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$31,197
Total Invoice$30,568$32,607
Adjustments for Features0-3,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$29,116

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / 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 
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 
Navigation system$600 
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
Steering-linked headlights$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 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 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,830$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,491

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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 Year20142016
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 Weight3,090 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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