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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: $31,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,351

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelTribecaTribecaGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $29,385
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $28,210
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Cargo net 46 46 100
All-weather floor mats 60 60 235
Navigation system 2,200 2,200  
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Cargo net 30 30 80
All-weather floor mats 36 36 185
Navigation system 1,912 1,913  
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 3,881 2,381 1,570
Options (change) 3,331 2,028 1,321
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $37,251 $39,051 $31,775
Total Invoice $34,763 $36,506 $30,351

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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: $3,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,317
Model Year201220122016
ModelTribecaTribecaGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6256hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,251$39,051$31,775
Adjustments for Features-2,245-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,006$36,206$31,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$34,763$36,506$30,351
Adjustments for Features-2,095-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,668$33,846$30,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,178$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122016
ModelTribecaTribecaGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,675$8,275$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$2,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,095-2,6600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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