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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: $32,781

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192016
ModelLegacyLegacyGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $31,545 $30,135
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     1,495
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     1,286
Options (change) 2,651 2,151 1,830
Options (change) 2,107 1,691 1,551
Destination 885 885 820
Total Price $32,781 $34,581 $32,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,943
Model Year201920192016
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$32,781$34,581$32,785
Adjustments for Features-2,930-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,851$31,651$32,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920192016
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$6,460$6,460$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-267-2180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192016
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested240061%
Total Not Requested155039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested220075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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