Subaru Legacy Subaru Legacy 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,606

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,739

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,284

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,394

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $34,095
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $32,651
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,095 1,595  
Cargo net 90 90 100
All-weather floor mats 101 101 235
Rear spoiler 365 365  
Driver Assistance Package     1,095
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,747 1,331  
Cargo net 58 58 80
All-weather floor mats 65 65 185
Rear spoiler 237 237  
Driver Assistance Package     942
Options (change) 2,651 2,151 1,430
Options (change) 2,107 1,691 1,207
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $32,606 $34,956 $36,345
Total Invoice $30,284 $32,448 $34,678

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Legacy dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,490
Model Year201820182017
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6220hp 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$32,606$34,956$36,345
Adjustments for Features-1,180-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,426$33,776$36,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$30,284$32,448$34,678
Adjustments for Features-1,096-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,188$31,353$34,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,165$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182017
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 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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$6,110$6,110$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,096-1,0950

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested275070%
Total Not Requested120030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested260085%
Total Not Requested45015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested65028%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.