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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: $30,969

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $926

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,016

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,045
Base Invoice $24,840 $28,843
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445  
Cargo net 72 100
All-weather floor mats 81 235
Door sill trim plates 161  
Driver Assistance Package   695
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059  
Cargo net 46 80
All-weather floor mats 52 185
Door sill trim plates 104  
Driver Assistance Package   598
Options (change) 3,759 1,030
Options (change) 3,261 863
Destination 915 820
Total Price $30,969 $31,895
Total Invoice $29,016 $30,526

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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: $5,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,862
Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine152hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,969$31,895
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,324$31,895
Total Invoice$29,016$30,526
Adjustments for Features-4,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,664$30,526

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,400$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.9 in103.8 in
Length175.8 in167.5 in
Width71.0 in70.8 in
Height63.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested207551%

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?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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