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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: $27,750

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,132

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $9,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,495 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,134 $33,207
Limited Package 2,500  
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Cargo mat 75  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Limited Package 2,294  
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Cargo mat 46  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 2,630 1,735
Options (change) 2,373 1,625
Destination 625 770
Total Price $27,750 $37,095
Total Invoice $26,132 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,452
Model Year20072012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,750$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,750$33,950
Total Invoice$26,132$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-3,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,132$32,584

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

Model Year20072012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,145$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,018

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

Model Year20072012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length175.4 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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