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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: $33,238

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $5,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $25,095
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,500
Rear spoiler   393
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,288
Rear spoiler   295
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Options (change) 1,100 7,393
Options (change) 1,056 6,440
Destination 920 750
Total Price $38,515 $33,238

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,944
Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$38,515$33,238
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$33,238

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,990$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTILegacy
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.3 in
Length167.6 in186.4 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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