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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: $25,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,895 $27,895
AWD 2,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 183
Cargo net 100 46
All-weather floor mats 235 55
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
AWD 2,159  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 119
Cargo net 80 30
All-weather floor mats 185 33
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,910 1,524
Options (change) 2,694 1,196
Destination 895 625
Total Price $25,700 $30,044

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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: $2,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,834
Model Year20192006
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,700$30,044
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$28,529

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,403

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in99.4 in
Length179.8 in176.6 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,478 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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