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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: $26,969

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $10,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,329

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $10,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRXWRX PremiumR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $27,995 $35,655
Base Invoice $24,082 $26,389 $34,229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Aux input 97    
Cargo net 37 37 100
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Aux input 63    
Cargo net 24 24 80
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 779 682 1,200
Options (change) 552 489 1,136
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $26,969 $29,372 $37,675
Total Invoice $25,329 $27,573 $36,185

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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: $3,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,330
Model Year200920092017
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRXWRX PremiumR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H4265hp H4292hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4100, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17225/40-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,969$29,372$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,969$27,772$30,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$803$0
Total Invoice$25,329$27,573$36,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,502-6,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,329$26,071$29,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$742$0

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

Model Year200920092017
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
TrimWRXWRX PremiumR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$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$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Hood scoop$100$100 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,320$3,920$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,502-6,526

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

Model Year20092017
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.8 in
Length173.8 in167.5 in
Width68.5 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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