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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: $24,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,914

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,282

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $2,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelBRZBRZBRZGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlueTDIGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,395 $27,395 $27,690 $23,225 $23,695
Base Invoice $24,234 $26,019 $26,293 $22,297 $22,747
Fog lights 390        
Rear spoiler 579        
Cold Weather Package       250  
Fog lights 292        
Rear spoiler 434        
Cold Weather Package       215  
Options (change) 969 0 0 250 0
Options (change) 726 0 0 215 0
Destination 795 795 795 770 770
Total Price $27,159 $28,190 $28,485 $24,245 $24,465
Total Invoice $25,755 $26,814 $27,088 $23,282 $23,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,663
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelBRZBRZBRZGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlueTDIGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4200hp H4200hp H4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8196, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,159$28,190$28,485$24,245$24,465
Adjustments for Features-185-1,965-1,9650-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,974$26,225$26,520$24,245$24,235
Cost Above Minimum$749$0$295$10$0
Total Invoice$25,755$26,814$27,088$23,282$23,517
Adjustments for Features-175-1,869-1,8690-221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,580$24,945$25,219$23,282$23,296
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$274$0$14

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelBRZBRZBRZGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlueTDIGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,195$3,975$3,975$2,010$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$1,965$1,965$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments-175-1,869-1,8690-221

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelBRZGolf / 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 Weight2,763 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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