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

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,050

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,412

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,295 $30,895 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,708 $28,807 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
Cargo mat 75 75  
Autobahn Package     5,530
All-weather floor mats 33 33 176
Cargo mat 46 46  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 130 130 5,765
Options (change) 79 79 5,486
Destination 625 625 770
Total Price $26,050 $31,650 $30,830
Total Invoice $24,412 $29,511 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,692
Model Year200720072011
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4243hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,050$31,650$30,830
Adjustments for Features-560-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$30,240$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0
Total Invoice$24,412$29,511$29,579
Adjustments for Features-525-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,887$28,196$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,309$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072011
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,425$6,275$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$1,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-525-1,3150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in165.4 in
Width68.1 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

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