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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $24,295
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $23,323
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Autobahn Package       5,530
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 5,530
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 5,310
Destination 725 725 725 770
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $30,595
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,016
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$30,595
Adjustments for Features-760-1,710-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,255$30,305$33,260$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$29,403
Adjustments for Features-708-1,590-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,387$28,178$30,854$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$5,467$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,400$3,550$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$1,710$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-708-1,590-7980

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length186.4 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.746.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested237558%
Total Not Requested170042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested200061%
Total Not Requested130039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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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