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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: $28,251

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,349

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,615

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICrosstrek
TrimGTIR2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $25,195
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $23,824
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 81
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 52
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 2,181
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 1,916
Destination 770 770 875
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $28,251
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $26,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,245
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICrosstrek
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$31,600$37,095$28,251
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$25,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$26,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-2,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$24,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICrosstrek
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 
PIN Code Access  $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel 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 
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$2,480$4,430$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-2,534

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrek
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.3,110 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 key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested175094%
Total Not Requested1106%

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