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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,645

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,081

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $29,295 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,455 $27,804 $23,611 $33,207
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,000      
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,776      
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 2,000 0 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,776 0 5,760 1,440
Destination 850 850 770 770
Total Price $27,645 $30,145 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $26,081 $28,654 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,154
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,645$30,145$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,220-2,2450-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$27,900$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$0$3,545
Total Invoice$26,081$28,654$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,094-2,1340-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$26,520$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,533$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,810$4,835$2,590$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$2,245$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,094-2,1340-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelXV CrosstrekGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length175.2 in165.4 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,099 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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