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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: $30,540

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,152

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5GT Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,895 $29,385
Base Invoice $28,807 $28,210
Cargo net 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Cargo mat 75  
Cargo net 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Cargo mat 46  
Options (change) 172 335
Options (change) 107 265
Destination 625 820
Total Price $31,692 $30,540
Total Invoice $29,539 $29,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $570
Model Year20072016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5GT Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,692$30,540
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,692$30,200
Total Invoice$29,539$29,295
Adjustments for Features0-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$28,969

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5GT Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length188.7 in179.6 in
Width68.1 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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