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

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Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,885

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $4,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,347

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $4,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelImprezaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i Sport LimitedGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,070 $23,611 $33,207
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,795    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,482    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 2,795 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,482 5,760 1,440
Destination 795 770 770
Total Price $26,885 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $25,347 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,169
Model Year201520122012
ModelImprezaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i Sport LimitedGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,885$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,5800-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,305$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$25,347$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,3750-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,972$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520122012
ModelImprezaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0i Sport LimitedGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,820$2,240$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3750-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelImprezaGolf / 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 Weight2,912 lb.2,969 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
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested150046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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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