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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: $9,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $36,495
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 0
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 0
Destination 725 725 725 920
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,282
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$33,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120112020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGTI Autobahn
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
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$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,250$3,400$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-107

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112020
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 Weight3,401 lb.2,874 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested300074%
Total Not Requested107526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested262580%
Total Not Requested67520%

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