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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: $28,412

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybridGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,195 $34,995 $24,595 $34,590
All-weather floor mats 81 81 235 235
Door sill trim plates 161 161    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 185 185
Door sill trim plates 104 104    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Options (change) 242 242 6,235 235
Options (change) 156 156 5,945 185
Destination 975 975 770 770
Total Price $28,412 $36,212 $31,600 $35,595

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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: $6,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,313
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybridGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine152hp H4137hp H4 PiH200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTM6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,412$36,212$31,600$35,595
Adjustments for Features-2,970-2,7200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,442$33,492$31,600$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,050$0$3,295

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i LimitedHybridGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,575$3,855$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$2,720$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-118-850-672

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192012
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested197549%
Total Not Requested207551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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