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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: $33,443

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,171

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,945 $34,590
Base Invoice $29,897 $33,207
Metal pedals 172  
Rear spoiler 365  
All-weather floor mats 101 235
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Metal pedals 112  
Rear spoiler 237  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 638 1,735
Options (change) 414 1,625
Destination 860 770
Total Price $33,443 $37,095
Total Invoice $31,171 $35,602

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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: $6,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,976
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,443$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,713$37,095
Total Invoice$31,171$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,626$35,602

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$6,610$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5450

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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 Year20182012
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length189.1 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.046.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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