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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: $29,627

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $35,995
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Cargo net 70 70 100
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Cargo net 45 45 80
Options (change) 2,337 2,337 335
Options (change) 1,921 1,921 265
Destination 795 795 895
Total Price $29,627 $32,727 $37,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,497
Model Year201520152019
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,627$32,727$37,225
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,627$32,227$35,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152019
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,550$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-47

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152019
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length188.8 in167.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height59.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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