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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: $29,997

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $25,995 $28,495
Cargo net 100 46 46
All-weather floor mats 235 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Cargo net 80 30 30
All-weather floor mats 185 39 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 335 3,307 2,940
Options (change) 265 2,557 2,282
Destination 850 695 695
Total Price $31,430 $29,997 $32,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,552
Model Year201820102010
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,430$29,997$32,130
Adjustments for Features-1,6950-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,735$29,997$31,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,898

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820102010
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimSEL2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,830$5,135$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-217

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length179.8 in179.5 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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