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

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,045

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,446

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $24,091
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Driver's Edition     4,600
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 2,100 0 4,600
Options (change) 1,864 0 4,416
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $28,045 $30,845 $30,515
Total Invoice $26,446 $29,306 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,715
Model Year201620162014
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,045$30,845$30,515
Adjustments for Features-3,005-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,040$27,815$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$26,446$29,306$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,834-2,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,612$26,427$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,815$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162014
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,470$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,834-2,8790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162014
ModelCrosstrekGolf / 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 Weight3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested36019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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