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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITribeca
TrimGTIR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $32,595
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $30,657
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 60
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Cargo cover     75
Sunroof     1,500
Navigation system     2,200
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 36
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Cargo cover     49
Sunroof     1,304
Navigation system     1,912
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 3,835
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 3,301
Destination 770 770 795
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $37,225
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $34,753

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITribeca
TrimGTIR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$31,600$37,095$37,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$32,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$34,753
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-4,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$30,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITribeca
TrimGTIR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,280$4,230$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-4,477

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTITribeca
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.2 in
Length165.4 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.037.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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 Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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