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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,706 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $74 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,571 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $924 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,385 | $27,995 | $29,995 | $32,995 |
| Base Invoice | $28,210 | $26,222 | $28,051 | $30,836 |
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Cargo net | 100 | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| Navigation system | 1,100 | |||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | |
| AC power outlet | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cargo net | 80 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Navigation system | 975 | |||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| AC power outlet | 306 | 306 | 306 | |
| Options (change) | 575 | 1,886 | 786 | 786 |
| Options (change) | 465 | 1,524 | 549 | 549 |
| Destination | 820 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $30,780 | $30,706 | $31,606 | $34,606 |
| Total Invoice | $29,495 | $28,571 | $29,425 | $32,210 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,254 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,952 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $30,780 | $30,706 | $31,606 | $34,606 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,180 | -2,380 | -2,580 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,780 | $28,526 | $29,226 | $32,026 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $700 | $3,500 |
| Total Invoice | $29,495 | $28,571 | $29,425 | $32,210 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,028 | -2,216 | -2,401 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,495 | $26,543 | $27,209 | $29,809 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $666 | $3,266 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $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 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,255 | $6,435 | $6,635 | $6,835 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,180 | $2,380 | $2,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,028 | -2,216 | -2,401 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 179.6 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,064 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.5 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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