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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $5,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $29,195 $33,795
AWD 2,250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 199 199
All-weather floor mats 235 72 72
Cargo net 100 90 90
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
AWD 2,159    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 129 129
All-weather floor mats 185 46 46
Cargo net 80 58 58
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 2,910 619 619
Options (change) 2,694 400 400
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $25,445 $30,664 $35,264

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,878
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,445$30,664$35,264
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$27,274$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,030$6,420$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,160-5,551

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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