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

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

Lowest Total Price: $25,255

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,030

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $9,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelFR-SGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,500 $33,990
Base Invoice $23,275 $32,631
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 755 770
Total Price $25,255 $34,760
Total Invoice $24,030 $33,401

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion FR-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,899
Model Year20132012
ModelFR-SGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,255$34,760
Adjustments for Features0-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,255$29,065
Total Invoice$24,030$33,401
Adjustments for Features0-5,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,030$27,929

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

Model Year20132012
ModelFR-SGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$645$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,472

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

Model Year20132012
ModelFR-SGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length166.7 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height50.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,758 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.946.0 ft3

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