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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: $28,104

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,484

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $30,045
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $28,843
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Cargo net 59 59 100
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Cargo net 38 38 80
Options (change) 2,159 59 100
Options (change) 1,902 38 80
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $28,104 $30,904 $30,965
Total Invoice $26,484 $29,344 $29,743

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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: $4,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,442
Model Year201620162015
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H210hp 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$28,104$30,904$30,965
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,849$29,624$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$26,484$29,344$29,743
Adjustments for Features-1,183-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,301$28,129$29,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,828$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162015
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringGTI Autobahn
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 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
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$5,320$5,345$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,183-1,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in103.8 in
Length175.2 in167.5 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height63.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182598%
Total Not Requested352%

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