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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: $32,840

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,472

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimTDI SEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,345 $32,995
Base Invoice $29,131 $30,836
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Door sill trim plates 240 36
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Cargo net 100 87
Cargo cover   182
AC power outlet   409
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Door sill trim plates 200 23
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Cargo net 80 56
Cargo cover   118
AC power outlet   306
Options (change) 1,675 786
Options (change) 1,521 549
Destination 820 825
Total Price $32,840 $34,606
Total Invoice $31,472 $32,210

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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: $1,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,850
Model Year20152014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimTDI SEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,840$34,606
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,840$31,826
Total Invoice$31,472$32,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,472$29,622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimTDI SEL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152014
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length179.6 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft374.7 ft3

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