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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: $32,628

Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0   
Difference: $3,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $29,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelFR-SGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRelease Series 1.0GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $28,491 $33,667 $0
Bespoke Audio System 1,198    
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235
Cargo mat 90    
Fog lights 490    
Bespoke Audio System 849    
All-weather floor mats 54 185 185
Cargo mat 60    
Fog lights 365    
Options (change) 1,868 235 235
Options (change) 1,328 185 185
Destination 770 850 850
Total Price $32,628 $36,155 $40,870
Total Invoice $30,589 $34,702 $1,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,785
Model Year201520182018
ModelFR-SGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRelease Series 1.0GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,628$36,155$40,870
Adjustments for Features0-8,045-9,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,628$28,110$31,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,640
Total Invoice$30,589$34,702$1,035
Adjustments for Features0-7,722-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,589$26,980$804
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,176$0

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

Model Year201520182018
ModelFR-SGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRelease Series 1.0GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention  $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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,895$9,940$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,045$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,722-231

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

Model Year20152018
ModelFR-SGolf / 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 Release Series 1.0

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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