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Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,069

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $2,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $25,279

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Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,305 $35,070 $39,785 $37,345
Base Invoice $24,040 $33,667 $0 $35,851
Bespoke Audio System 900      
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235 235
Cargo mat 90      
Fog lights 490      
Rear spoiler 399      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
All-weather floor mats 54 185 185 185
Cargo mat 60      
Fog lights 365      
Rear spoiler 300      
Options (change) 1,969 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,479 185 185 185
Destination 795 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,069 $36,155 $40,870 $30,930
Total Invoice $26,314 $34,702 $1,035 $29,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,542
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4220hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$28,069$36,155$40,870$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-9,295-10,370-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,069$26,860$30,500$23,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$7,040$0
Total Invoice$26,314$34,702$1,035$29,386
Adjustments for Features0-8,921-263-7,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,314$25,781$772$22,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,009$0$21,517

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0   
FWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Sunroof, large $1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,295$10,590$11,665$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,295$10,370$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,921-263-7,097

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Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelFR-SGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length166.7 in167.6 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height50.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion FR-S

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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