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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,346 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $2,029 | ||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,945 | $34,295 |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 72 |
| Cargo net | 100 | 90 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 46 |
| Cargo net | 80 | 58 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Options (change) | 1,435 | 2,176 |
| Options (change) | 1,321 | 1,741 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Total Price | $39,375 | $37,346 |
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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: $4,799 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,758 | ||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp I4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | S7 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 24/32 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $39,375 | $37,346 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,770 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,375 | $34,576 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 Adjustments | 0 | -2,570 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,256 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 40% |
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