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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,270

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX
TrimRWRX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,785 $29,295
Cargo net 100 40
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net 80 26
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Navigation system   888
Options (change) 1,200 1,205
Options (change) 1,136 1,021
Destination 850 770
Total Price $41,835 $31,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,715
Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX
TrimRWRX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionS7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$41,835$31,270
Adjustments for Features-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,065$31,270

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

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX
TrimRWRX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,715$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3210

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

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in104.1 in
Length167.6 in173.8 in
Width70.8 in68.5 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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