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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: $32,258

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,495 $29,995
Cargo net 100 48
All-weather floor mats 235 69
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Cargo net 80 31
All-weather floor mats 185 39
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 1,435 1,468
Options (change) 1,321 1,186
Destination 920 795
Total Price $38,850 $32,258

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,975
Model Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,850$32,258
Adjustments for Features-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$32,258

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,130$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1510

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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 Year20202013
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.0 in
Length167.6 in169.5 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft368.3 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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