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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,792

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $2,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,047

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $3,248

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Model Year20062016
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRX1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,495 $29,385
Base Invoice $23,022 $28,210
Limited Package 2,500  
Cargo net 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Cargo mat 75  
Limited Package 2,294  
Cargo net 27 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Cargo mat 46  
Options (change) 2,672 335
Options (change) 2,400 265
Destination 625 820
Total Price $27,792 $30,540
Total Invoice $26,047 $29,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year20062016
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRX1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,792$30,540
Adjustments for Features0-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,792$27,245
Total Invoice$26,047$29,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,047$26,134

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRX1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,695$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,161

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length175.4 in179.6 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.6 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested112555%
Total Not Requested92545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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