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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimGLS2.0i Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $22,595 $26,295
Base Invoice $17,138 $21,431 $24,840
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo net 69 72 72
All-weather floor mats 99 81 81
Moonroof Package   1,400  
Bodyside moldings   290 290
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo net 55 46 46
All-weather floor mats 64 52 52
Moonroof Package   1,244  
Bodyside moldings   188 188
Options (change) 598 1,843 443
Options (change) 499 1,530 286
Destination 630 915 915
Total Price $19,618 $25,353 $27,653
Total Invoice $18,267 $23,876 $26,041

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimGLS2.0i Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4152hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$19,618$25,353$27,653
Adjustments for Features0-4,375-7,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$20,978$19,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0
Total Invoice$18,267$23,876$26,041
Adjustments for Features0-4,120-7,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$19,756$18,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,093$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimGLS2.0i Premium2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,565$5,940$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,120-7,378

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTICrosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in104.9 in
Length164.9 in175.8 in
Width68.3 in71.0 in
Height56.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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