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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: $29,238

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $8,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $36,495
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319  
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239  
Options (change) 8,493 7,393 2,898 0
Options (change) 7,375 6,440 2,323 0
Destination 750 750 750 920
Total Price $29,238 $33,238 $35,243 $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: $4,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,223
Model Year2012201220122020
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$29,238$33,238$35,243$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,238$32,288$35,143$33,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122020
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
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 
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 
Cornering lights   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,200$4,150$3,300$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-92-92

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122020
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
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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