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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: $27,378

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $4,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 185 185 185 185
Cargo net 100 48 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 235 69 69 69 69
All Weather Package   500      
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93 93
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100      
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432
Rearview camera   227      
Plus Package   100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 120 120 120 120
Cargo net 80 31 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 185 39 39 39 39
All Weather Package   417      
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61 61
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65      
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324
Rearview camera   141      
Plus Package   99      
Options (change) 660 2,288 1,361 1,361 993
Options (change) 535 1,681 959 959 683
Destination 895 795 795 795 795
Total Price $31,550 $27,378 $29,151 $30,551 $31,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,846
Model Year20192013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,550$27,378$29,151$30,551$31,783
Adjustments for Features-1,3850-1,990-2,890-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$27,378$27,161$27,661$28,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0$500$1,557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25    
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$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Larger infotainment display$0    
Mirrorlink support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,705$4,320$6,310$7,210$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0$1,990$2,890$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-630-1,847-2,681-2,851

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length179.8 in169.5 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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested5029%
Total Not Requested12571%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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