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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: $26,969

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $10,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,329

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $10,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,655 $25,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $34,229 $24,082 $26,389
Cargo net 100 37 37
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192 192
Aux input   97  
Satellite radio   453 453
Cargo net 80 24 24
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125 125
Aux input   63  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 1,200 779 682
Options (change) 1,136 552 489
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $37,675 $26,969 $29,372
Total Invoice $36,185 $25,329 $27,573

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,330
Model Year201720092009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4265hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionS6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-17225/40-17
Total Price$37,675$26,969$29,372
Adjustments for Features-6,7950-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$26,969$27,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$803
Total Invoice$36,185$25,329$27,573
Adjustments for Features-6,5260-1,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,659$25,329$26,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$742

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

Model Year201720092009
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimRWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$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$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$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$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  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,115$2,320$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,795$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5260-1,502

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

Model Year20172009
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.3,175 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

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

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

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

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