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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: $32,828

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,475

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,895 $34,590
Base Invoice $27,097 $33,207
Navigation Package 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Rear spoiler 393  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation Package 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Rear spoiler 295  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,138 1,500
Options (change) 2,583 1,440
Destination 795 770
Total Price $32,828 $36,860
Total Invoice $30,475 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,531
Model Year20142012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,828$36,860
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,193$36,860
Total Invoice$30,475$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$35,417

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5890

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length187.2 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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