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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: $33,443

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,171

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $31,945
Base Invoice $33,207 $29,897
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 101
Metal pedals   172
Rear spoiler   365
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Metal pedals   112
Rear spoiler   237
Options (change) 1,735 638
Options (change) 1,625 414
Destination 770 860
Total Price $37,095 $33,443
Total Invoice $35,602 $31,171

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,976
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,095$33,443
Adjustments for Features0-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$30,713
Total Invoice$35,602$31,171
Adjustments for Features0-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$28,626

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$3,880$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,545

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length165.4 in189.1 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.0 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 system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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