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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,015

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $5,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimR3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $24,995
Base Invoice $33,207 $23,440
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,300
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,106
Options (change) 1,500 6,295
Options (change) 1,440 5,603
Destination 770 725
Total Price $36,860 $32,015
Total Invoice $35,417 $29,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,539
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimR3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,860$32,015
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,745$32,015
Total Invoice$35,417$29,768
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,307$29,768

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimR3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,040$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1100

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length165.4 in186.4 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

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 Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested232570%
Total Not Requested97530%

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