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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $1,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $1,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelBRZBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.BlueGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,695 $27,695 $29,490 $24,995
Base Invoice $24,514 $26,298 $27,968 $23,995
Fog lights 390      
Rear spoiler 579      
Fog lights 292      
Rear spoiler 434      
Options (change) 969 0 0 0
Options (change) 726 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 820
Total Price $27,459 $28,490 $30,285 $25,815
Total Invoice $26,035 $27,093 $28,763 $24,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,301
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelBRZBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.BlueGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4200hp H4200hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8196, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,459$28,490$30,285$25,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-1,780-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,459$26,710$28,505$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$749$0$1,795$0
Total Invoice$26,035$27,093$28,763$24,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,693-1,691-716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,035$25,400$27,072$24,099
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$1,672$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelBRZBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.BlueGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $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$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,995$3,775$3,775$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$1,780$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,693-1,691-716

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelBRZGolf / 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 Weight2,763 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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