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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: $40,085

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI   
Difference: $1,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRX STIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,995 $39,785
Navigation system 1,800  
BBS Package 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192  
Satellite radio 453  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,670  
BBS Package 1,857  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Satellite radio 340  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,445 1,100
Options (change) 3,992 1,056
Destination 645 850
Total Price $40,085 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,039
Model Year20082018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRX STIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp H4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$40,085$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,085$35,215

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

Model Year20082018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRX STIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,545$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298

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

Model Year20082018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.8 in
Length173.8 in167.6 in
Width68.5 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,395 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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