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

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,452

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,911

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,840 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Door sill trim plates 161  
Autobahn Package   5,530
All-weather floor mats 52 176
Door sill trim plates 104  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 242 5,765
Options (change) 156 5,486
Destination 915 770
Total Price $27,452 $30,830
Total Invoice $25,911 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,353
Model Year20182011
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine152hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,452$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,607$30,830
Total Invoice$25,911$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,226$29,579

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
iPod integration $100
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.9 in101.5 in
Length175.8 in165.4 in
Width71.0 in70.3 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested197549%
Total Not Requested207551%

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