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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: $37,452

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,495 $36,090
Cargo net 100 68
All-weather floor mats 235 81
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net 80 44
All-weather floor mats 185 52
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Options (change) 1,435 447
Options (change) 1,321 288
Destination 920 915
Total Price $38,850 $37,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,057
Model Year20202018
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,850$37,452
Adjustments for Features0-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,850$34,682

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202018
ModelGolf / GTIForester
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,830$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,580

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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 Year20202018
ModelGolf / GTIForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.6 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft374.7 ft3

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

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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