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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimGTIWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $34,995
Base Invoice $23,323 $33,035
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
BBS Package   2,000
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,670
BBS Package   1,857
Options (change) 5,530 4,253
Options (change) 5,310 3,867
Destination 770 695
Total Price $30,595 $39,943
Total Invoice $29,403 $37,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimGTIWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,595$39,943
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$39,363
Total Invoice$29,403$37,597
Adjustments for Features0-546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$37,051

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

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimGTIWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546

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

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length165.4 in173.8 in
Width70.3 in68.5 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested192548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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