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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,050

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
TrimWRX LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,095 $36,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net 40 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo net 26 80
Options (change) 1,205 100
Options (change) 1,021 80
Destination 750 995
Total Price $31,050 $38,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,229
Model Year20122021
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
TrimWRX LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H4228hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,050$38,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,050$33,495

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

Model Year20122021
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
TrimWRX LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,670$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-128

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20122021
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.1 in103.8 in
Length173.8 in167.6 in
Width68.5 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.7 ft353.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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