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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $23,323
Limited Package 3,300    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
Navigation system 2,000    
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Limited Package 3,017    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 176
Navigation system 1,830    
Rear spoiler 292 292  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 5,744 444 5,765
Options (change) 5,172 325 5,486
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $33,034 $35,734 $30,830
Total Invoice $30,761 $33,126 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $839
Model Year200920092011
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6243hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,034$35,734$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,170-1,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,864$34,139$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,761$33,126$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,021-1,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,740$31,647$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,907$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092011
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,300$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$1,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,021-1,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in165.4 in
Width68.1 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 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 Headroom36.5 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
11.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested215067%
Total Not Requested105033%

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 key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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