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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,983

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $74

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $28,772 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Door sill trim plates 240 38 38 38
All-weather floor mats 235 72 72 72
Cargo net 100 90 90 90
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Navigation Package   1,850    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates 200 24 24 24
All-weather floor mats 185 46 46 46
Cargo net 80 58 58 58
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Navigation Package   1,600    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,638 1,638
Options (change) 575 3,442 2,692 2,692
Options (change) 465 2,820 2,195 2,195
Destination 820 850 850 850
Total Price $31,365 $32,387 $33,637 $36,637
Total Invoice $30,057 $29,983 $31,189 $33,972

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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: $1,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,185
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,365$32,387$33,637$36,637
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-3,230-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$30,107$30,407$33,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$3,100
Total Invoice$30,057$29,983$31,189$33,972
Adjustments for Features0-2,111-2,995-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,057$27,872$28,194$30,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$322$2,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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$4,655$6,935$7,885$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280$3,230$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,111-2,995-3,180

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,064 lb.3,297 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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