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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: $32,690

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $9,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5GTR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $39,785
Limited Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Limited Package 1,833  
Navigation system 1,668  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,000 1,100
Options (change) 3,501 1,056
Destination 695 850
Total Price $32,690 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,865
Model Year20102018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5GTR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,690$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,690$34,145

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5GTR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-347

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length186.4 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height59.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.753.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152570%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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