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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Impreza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,797

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,403

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIImpreza
TrimGTIR2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $24,695
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $23,387
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 81
Door sill trim plates     161
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 52
Door sill trim plates     104
Options (change) 6,235 235 242
Options (change) 5,945 185 156
Destination 770 770 860
Total Price $31,600 $35,595 $25,797
Total Invoice $30,326 $34,162 $24,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,047
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIImpreza
TrimGTIR2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4152hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,600$35,595$25,797
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$34,895$23,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0
Total Invoice$30,326$34,162$24,403
Adjustments for Features0-672-2,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,490$22,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,164$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIImpreza
TrimGTIR2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation app  $50
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$4,405$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672-2,124

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length165.4 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,986 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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