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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: $31,390

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,545

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
TrimWRX LimitedR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,495 $34,590
Base Invoice $27,774 $33,207
Navigation system 1,100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation system 976  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 1,100 1,500
Options (change) 976 1,440
Destination 795 770
Total Price $31,390 $36,860
Total Invoice $29,545 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,532
Model Year20142012
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
TrimWRX LimitedR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,390$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,390$35,465
Total Invoice$29,545$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,545$34,077

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

Model Year20142012
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
TrimWRX LimitedR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
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
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Total Value of Features$2,170$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340

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

Model Year20142012
ModelImpreza / WRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.1 in101.5 in
Length173.8 in165.4 in
Width68.5 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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