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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: $36,285

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,120

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI   
Difference: $1,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,655 $34,995
Base Invoice $34,229 $33,010
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Satellite radio   453
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 1,100 645
Options (change) 1,056 465
Destination 820 645
Total Price $37,575 $36,285
Total Invoice $36,105 $34,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,349
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4305hp H4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,575$36,285
Adjustments for Features-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,105$36,285
Total Invoice$36,105$34,120
Adjustments for Features-3,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,771$34,120

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

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,565$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3340

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

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.1 in
Length167.5 in173.8 in
Width70.8 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,395 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft344.4 ft3

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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