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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: $30,690

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium   
Difference: $6,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $27,995
Base Invoice $33,207 $26,389
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation system   1,845
Options (change) 1,500 2,000
Options (change) 1,440 1,845
Destination 770 695
Total Price $36,860 $30,690
Total Invoice $35,417 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,514
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-17
Total Price$36,860$30,690
Adjustments for Features-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,765$30,690
Total Invoice$35,417$28,929
Adjustments for Features-2,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,443$28,929

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

Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,090$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9740

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport features.

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,175 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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