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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: $28,279

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920092009
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,995 $28,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 183 183
Cargo net 100 46 46
All-weather floor mats 235 69 69
iPod integration   223 223
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 119 119
Cargo net 80 30 30
All-weather floor mats 185 39 39
iPod integration   145 145
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 660 1,589 1,222
Options (change) 535 1,110 835
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $31,550 $28,279 $30,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,961
Model Year201920092009
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,550$28,279$30,112
Adjustments for Features0-805-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$27,474$29,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201920092009
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$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
Metal pedals  $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,985$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-744-965

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192009
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 Weight2,979 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 L.L. Bean / Limited

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

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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