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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,291

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,879

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,395 $27,690 $28,025
Base Invoice $26,019 $26,293 $26,904
Bright-finished fuel door 101 101  
Lighting Package     995
Bright-finished fuel door 65 65  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 101 101 995
Options (change) 65 65 856
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $28,291 $28,586 $29,840
Total Invoice $26,879 $27,153 $28,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $780
Model Year201620162016
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4200hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,291$28,586$29,840
Adjustments for Features00-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,291$28,586$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$26,879$27,153$28,580
Adjustments for Features00-2,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,879$27,153$26,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$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$1,025$1,025$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,481

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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