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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: $30,563

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $11,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,395 $39,785
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319  
Rear spoiler 393  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Limited Package 3,291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239  
Rear spoiler 295  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,398 1,100
Options (change) 3,946 1,056
Destination 770 850
Total Price $30,563 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,923
Model Year20132018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$30,563$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,563$35,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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
Rearview camera $200
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 wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
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 
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,525$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length187.2 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height59.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,496 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested255081%
Total Not Requested60019%

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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