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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: $28,251

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,615

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,195 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,824 $23,323
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100  
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Autobahn Package   5,530
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864  
All-weather floor mats 52 176
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 2,181 5,765
Options (change) 1,916 5,486
Destination 875 770
Total Price $28,251 $30,830
Total Invoice $26,615 $29,579

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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: $5,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,380
Model Year20172011
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,251$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,686$30,830
Total Invoice$26,615$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,199$29,579

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,145$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
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 key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested175094%
Total Not Requested1106%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested282570%
Total Not Requested122530%

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