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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: $30,511

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $689

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,537

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $30,045
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $28,843
Cargo net 90 90 100
All-weather floor mats 101 101 235
Rear spoiler 365 365  
Cargo net 58 58 80
All-weather floor mats 65 65 185
Rear spoiler 237 237  
Options (change) 556 556 335
Options (change) 360 360 265
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $30,511 $33,361 $31,200
Total Invoice $28,537 $31,117 $29,928

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,477
Model Year201820182015
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6210hp 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$30,511$33,361$31,200
Adjustments for Features-2,230-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,281$30,231$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$28,537$31,117$29,928
Adjustments for Features-2,086-2,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,451$28,198$29,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,747$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182015
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation app$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,735$6,635$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,086-2,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelLegacyGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length189.1 in167.5 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.052.7 ft3

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

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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