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2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door

2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback

2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base

4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i

4dr All-wheel Drive
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
(2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2dr AWD Hatchback shown)
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2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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2014 Subaru Forester
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options		    $32,721*    $33,140*    $22,160*
MSRP $33,990 $34,095 $21,995
Destination Charge $770 $750 $825
Invoice Price $32,631 $32,263 $20,811
Total List Price $34,760 $34,845 $22,820
Available Engines 256-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium) 305-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (premium) 170-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions 6-speed manual w/OD 6-speed manual w/OD 6-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual 6-speed manual w/OD
Fuel Economy City 19 mpg 17 mpg 22 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway 27 mpg 23 mpg 29 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Data      
Other, Overall Rollover Rating - -
IIHS Crash Test Data      
Side, Driver Torso - - Driver Torso
Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg - - Driver Pelvis/Leg
Rear, Dynamic Rating - - Good
Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg - - Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot - - Right Leg/Foot
Side, Driver Head and Neck - - Driver Head and Neck
Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection - - Rear Passenger Head Protection
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints - - Restraints
Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck - - Rear Passenger Head and Neck
Side, Rear Passenger Torso - - Rear Passenger Torso
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage - - Structure/safety cage
Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry - - Good
Side, Structure/safety cage - - Structure/safety cage
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest - - Chest
Rear, Overall Rear - - Good
Other, Roof Strength - - Roof Strength
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot - - Left Leg/Foot
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front - - Overall Front
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck - - Head/Neck
Side, Overall Side - - Overall Side
Side, Driver Head Protection - - Driver Head Protection
Overview 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Safety Overview driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer
Drive-Type Overview all wheel drive all wheel drive all wheel drive
Audio Overview Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 8, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls		 Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls		 Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 4, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls
Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder		 Available:
AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder		 Available:
6
Available:
8 brand, amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls		 Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder		 N/A
N/A Available:
7, amplifier, radio steering wheel controls		 N/A
N/A Available:
6		 N/A
Interior 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Air conditioning, front dual zone front automatic automatic manual
Air filter Standard Standard Standard
Underseat ducts Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary visors N/A N/A dual
Cargo concealed storage Standard Standard Standard
Cargo net N/A Available Available
Cargo tie downs Standard N/A Standard
Clock in-dash in-dash in-dash
Compass Standard Available Available
Cruise control Standard Standard Standard
Cup holders front and rear front and rear front
Gear shift knob trim leather/aluminum Standard:
leather		 Standard:
urethane
N/A Available:
titanium		 Available:
leather/metal-look
N/A Available:
leather/aluminum		 Available:
leather/aluminum
N/A Available:
plastic/rubber		 N/A
12V DC power outlet 2 2 3
Overhead console mini with storage N/A mini with storage
Floor console full full full
Floor mats carpeted front & rear Standard:
carpeted front & rear		 carpeted front & rear
N/A Available:
rubber front & rear		 N/A
Front windows power power power
Rear windows fixed power power
1-Touch Window Up driver and passenger driver N/A
1-Touch Window Down driver and passenger driver driver
Programmable garage door opener N/A Available Available
Instrumentation analog analog digital/analog
Driver information center Standard Standard N/A
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard
Trip computer Standard Standard Standard
Water temp gauge Standard Standard Standard
Low fuel warning Standard Standard Standard
Service interval warning Standard Standard N/A
Exterior temperature display Standard Standard Standard
Lighting - glovebox Standard Standard N/A
Lighting - map lights front & rear front front
Lighting - dome light fade fade fade
Lighting - cargo light Standard Standard Standard
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger N/A N/A
Rear window defogger Standard Standard Standard
Rearview mirror day-night Standard:
day-night		 Standard:
day-night
N/A Available:
auto-dimming day-night		 Available:
auto-dimming day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Fuel door release N/A mechanical mechanical
Remote trunk release N/A mechanical N/A
Retained accessory power Standard N/A N/A
Seatback storage pockets 2 1 1
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column Standard Standard Standard
Steering wheel material leather leather/metal-look urethane
Seats 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Front seat type sport sport bucket
Seating capacity 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front seat driver direction controls 6-way 6-way 6-way
Front passenger seat direction controls 6-way 4-way 4-way
Lumbar support driver and passenger N/A N/A
Front armrests center center center
Front head restraints adjustable fixed adjustable w/tilt
Heated front seats driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback N/A
Rear seats 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest with pass-thru Standard N/A
Rear head restraints 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim leather simulated suede/leather cloth
Entertainment 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Radio AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan		 AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan
N/A Available:
AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan		 N/A
N/A Available:
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan		 N/A
CD player Standard:
in-dash mounted 6-disc		 in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted single		 N/A N/A
MP3 capability Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary audio input Standard Standard Standard
Steering wheel audio controls Standard Standard Standard
Speakers Standard:
8		 Standard:
6		 Standard:
4
Available:
8 brand		 Available:
7		 Available:
6
Amplifier Available Available N/A
Speed-Sensitive Volume Standard Standard Standard
Navigation system Available Available:
with voice activation		 N/A
N/A Available N/A
1st row LCD screen 1 Available:
1		 N/A
Bluetooth Compatibility Standard Standard Standard
Safety and Security 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Airbags, knee protection N/A N/A driver
Occupant sensor Standard Standard Standard
Traction control ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable safety belts front front front
Seatbelt pretensioners front front front
Headlights high intensity low/high beam high intensity low beam halogen
Exterior light control N/A auto off auto off
Daytime running lights Standard Standard Standard
Directionally adaptive headlights Standard N/A N/A
LED brakelights N/A Standard N/A
Door curb lights N/A N/A 2
Illuminated entry Standard Standard Standard
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system Available N/A N/A
Panic alarm Standard Standard Standard
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Rear child safety door locks N/A Standard Standard
Content theft-deterrent alarm system Standard Standard Standard
Ignition disable Standard Standard Standard
First aid kit Available N/A N/A
Theft deterrent radio Standard N/A N/A
Low tire pressure warning Standard Standard Standard
Warranty 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles) 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles) 144/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) 36/36,000 N/A N/A
Exterior 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Antenna window grid integrated roof integrated roof
Body material fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Bodyside moldings N/A Available:
body-colored		 Available:
body-colored
Grille trim black with metal-look bar Standard:
with chrome bar
N/A N/A Available:
black w/body-color surround
Fog/driving lights front Available:
front		 Available:
front
Door count 2 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door liftgate trunk liftgate
Tinted windows light light light
Rear window type fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors dual power remote dual power remote Standard:
dual power remote
N/A N/A Available:
power remote driver
N/A N/A Available:
power remote passenger
Heated side mirrors Standard Standard N/A
Mirrors, auto dimming N/A N/A Available:
driver and passenger
Sunroof Available:
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass		 N/A N/A
Spoiler lip wing N/A
Roof rack N/A Available Available
Tires P225/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS P245/40WR18.0 BSW performance P225/60HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels 18" silver aluminum Standard:
18" silver aluminum		 Standard:
17" steel
N/A Available:
silver aluminum		 Available:
silver aluminum
N/A N/A Available:
steel
Spare tire and wheel full-size steel compact steel compact steel
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Rear window wipers fixed interval N/A fixed interval
Mud flaps N/A N/A Available
Mechanical 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Engine 2.0L I-4 2.5L H-4 2.5L H-4
Engine - valvetrain DOHC DOHC DOHC
Turbocharger intercooled turbo intercooled turbo N/A
Recommended fuel N/A N/A regular unleaded
Brakes 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Antilock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Brake assist Standard Standard Standard
Drive type all wheel all wheel all wheel
Exhaust stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering rack & pinion rack & pinion rack & pinion
Speed sensitive steering Standard Standard N/A
Suspension tuning sport sport regular
Front suspension type strut strut strut
Front anti-roll bar Standard Standard Standard
Front shocks gas-pressurized brand name gas-pressurized
Front springs coil coil coil
Rear suspension type multi-link double wishbone double wishbone
Rear anti-roll bar Standard Standard Standard
Rear shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil coil coil
Electronic stability system Standard Standard Standard
Tiptronic automatic N/A N/A Available
Transmission 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD Standard:
6-spd man w/OD
N/A N/A Available:
6-spd CVT w/OD
Axle ratio 4.24 3.90 Standard:
4.44
N/A N/A Available:
3.70
Locking/limited slip differential N/A Standard N/A
Remote vehicle starting system N/A N/A Available
Specifications 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Base 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i
Exterior length 165.8 " 180.3 " 180.9 "
Exterior body width 70.3 " 70.7 " 70.7 "
Exterior height 57.5 " 57.9 " 66.4 "
Engine 2.0L I-4 2.5L H-4 2.5L H-4
Horsepower 256 @ 6,000 rpm 305 @ 6,000 rpm 170 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque 243 @ 2,400 rpm 290 @ 4,000 rpm 174 @ 4,100 rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant N/A Standard Standard
Fuel economy - city 19 mpg 17 mpg 22 mpg
Fuel economy - highway 27 mpg 23 mpg 29 mpg
Bore-and-Stroke 3.25 / 3.65 " 3.92 / 3.11 " 3.70 / 3.54 "
Curb weight 3,325 lbs. 3,384 lbs. Standard:
3,296 lbs.
N/A N/A Available:
3,346 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) N/A 4,475 lbs. 4,480 lbs.
Payload 1,221 lbs. N/A 900 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight N/A N/A Standard:
1,500 lbs.
N/A N/A Available:
2,400 lbs.
Wheelbase 101.5 " 103.3 " 103.9 "
Front track 60.4 " 60.2 " 60.9 "
Rear track 59.6 " 60.6 " 61.1 "
Turning radius 17.9 ' 18.1 ' 17.4 '
Drag coefficient .34 .34 .33
Front legroom 41.2 " 43.5 " 43.0 "
Rear legroom 35.5 " 33.5 " 38.0 "
Front headroom 39.3 " 40.3 " 41.4 "
Rear headroom 38.5 " 37.6 " 39.8 "
Front hiproom N/A 53.4 " 53.9 "
Rear hiproom N/A 53.3 " 53.0 "
Front shoulder room 54.7 " 54.8 " 57.0 "
Rear shoulder room 53.6 " 53.2 " 56.5 "
Luggage volume 15.3 cu.ft. 11.3 cu.ft. 34.4 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max) 46.0 cu.ft. 11.3 cu.ft. 74.7 cu.ft.
Passenger volume 93 cu.ft. 95 cu.ft. 113 cu.ft.
Fuel tank 14.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 15.9 gal.