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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrekCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimGLS2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $22,395 $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,138 $21,247 $23,732 $28,456
Stability control 280      
Cold Weather Package 150      
Cargo net 69 59 59 59
Bodyside moldings   262 262 262
Sunroof   1,000    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100  
Stability control 247      
Cold Weather Package 133      
Cargo net 55 38 38 38
Bodyside moldings   170 170 170
Sunroof   888    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864  
Options (change) 499 1,321 2,421 321
Options (change) 435 1,096 2,072 208
Destination 630 850 850 850
Total Price $19,519 $24,566 $28,366 $31,166
Total Invoice $18,203 $23,193 $26,654 $29,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrekCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimGLS2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4148hp H4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,519$24,566$28,366$31,166
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-7,655-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,519$21,096$20,711$23,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0$2,625
Total Invoice$18,203$23,193$26,654$29,514
Adjustments for Features0-3,276-7,193-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,203$19,917$19,461$22,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$456$0$2,638

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrekCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimGLS2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$590$4,060$8,245$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,470$7,655$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,276-7,193-7,415

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in103.7 in
Length164.9 in175.2 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested96052%

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