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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,290

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXV Crosstrek
TrimGTIR2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $24,495
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $23,178
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Navigation Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,000
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Navigation Package     888
Sunroof     888
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,000
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 1,776
Destination 770 770 795
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $27,290
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $25,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,227
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXV Crosstrek
TrimGTIR2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4148hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$27,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$25,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$23,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXV Crosstrek
TrimGTIR2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$4,665$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIXV Crosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.7 in
Length165.4 in175.2 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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