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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: $28,472

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $26,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,395 $27,690 $30,470 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $26,019 $26,293 $29,252 $33,667 $0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 207 207 325    
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Leather seating surfaces     695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 134 134 270    
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Leather seating surfaces     598    
Options (change) 282 282 1,020 0 0
Options (change) 183 183 868 0 0
Destination 795 795 850 850 850
Total Price $28,472 $28,767 $32,340 $35,920 $40,635
Total Invoice $26,997 $27,271 $30,970 $34,517 $850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $947
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,317
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4200hp H4220hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,472$28,767$32,340$35,920$40,635
Adjustments for Features00-4,815-7,040-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,472$28,767$27,525$28,880$32,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$1,355$4,995
Total Invoice$26,997$27,271$30,970$34,517$850
Adjustments for Features00-4,611-6,765-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,997$27,271$26,359$27,752$680
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$25,679$27,072$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Larger infotainment display  $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color $0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,125$6,940$9,165$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,815$7,040$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,611-6,765-170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelBRZGolf / 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 Weight2,763 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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