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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: $33,360 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | ||||
| Difference: $342 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,206 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $567 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | SEL | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,970 | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $28,772 | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | 1,995 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Cargo net | 100 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | |||
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | 1,716 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Cargo net | 80 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,570 | 3,392 | 447 | 447 |
| Options (change) | 2,181 | 2,786 | 288 | 288 |
| Destination | 820 | 915 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $33,360 | $33,702 | $34,452 | $37,452 |
| Total Invoice | $31,773 | $31,206 | $32,090 | $34,878 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,978 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,706 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 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 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $33,360 | $33,702 | $34,452 | $37,452 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,310 | -3,070 | -3,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,360 | $31,392 | $31,382 | $34,082 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $31,773 | $31,206 | $32,090 | $34,878 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,139 | -2,860 | -3,138 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,773 | $29,067 | $29,230 | $31,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $163 | $2,673 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 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 | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| 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 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $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 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | $6,155 | $8,465 | $9,225 | $9,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,310 | $3,070 | $3,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,139 | -2,860 | -3,138 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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. | 3,323 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 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 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 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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