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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: $20,355

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,543

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $4,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelFR-SGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,500 $19,295 $24,785 $27,785
Base Invoice $23,275 $18,523 $23,793 $26,673
Door sill trim plates   240    
Door sill trim plates   200    
Options (change) 0 240 0 0
Options (change) 0 200 0 0
Destination 755 820 820 820
Total Price $25,255 $20,355 $25,605 $28,605
Total Invoice $24,030 $19,543 $24,613 $27,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,476
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelFR-SGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4170hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,255$20,355$25,605$28,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-1,870-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,255$19,325$23,735$23,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,410$4,385
Total Invoice$24,030$19,543$24,613$27,493
Adjustments for Features0-989-1,798-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,030$18,554$22,815$22,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,261$4,234

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

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelFR-SGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
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
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$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,170$2,200$3,040$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$1,870$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-989-1,798-4,705

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

Model Year20132015
ModelFR-SGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length166.7 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height50.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,902 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.952.7 ft3

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