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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelTribecaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,095 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $31,962 $23,611 $33,207
Cargo cover 75    
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235
Navigation system 4,000    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Cargo cover 49    
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185
Navigation system 3,478    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,135 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 3,563 5,945 1,625
Destination 825 770 770
Total Price $39,055 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $36,350 $30,326 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $630
Model Year201420122012
ModelTribecaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,055$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-5,7950-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,260$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$36,350$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-5,3940-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,956$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420122012
ModelTribecaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,075$2,280$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,795$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3940-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelTribecaGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.2 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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