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

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,740

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,456

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelTribecaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,595 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,727 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 2,400    
Cargo cover 149    
Cargo net 47 100 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Navigation system 2,207    
Cargo cover 91    
Cargo net 30 80 80
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 2,656 575 575
Options (change) 2,364 465 465
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $35,946 $30,740 $31,740
Total Invoice $33,786 $29,456 $30,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,756
Model Year200920152015
ModelTribecaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,946$30,740$31,740
Adjustments for Features-2,745-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,201$29,690$31,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$33,786$29,456$30,416
Adjustments for Features-2,580-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,206$28,450$30,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,966

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920152015
ModelTribecaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,425$4,730$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,580-1,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelTribecaGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.2 in103.5 in
Length191.5 in179.6 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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