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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: $30,500

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,915

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $33,990
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $32,631
Performance Package 1,195    
Performance Package 1,060    
Options (change) 1,195 0 0
Options (change) 1,060 0 0
Destination 860 860 770
Total Price $30,500 $34,355 $34,760
Total Invoice $28,915 $32,550 $33,401

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp H4205hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,500$34,355$34,760
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,500$34,180$33,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0
Total Invoice$28,915$32,550$33,401
Adjustments for Features0-166-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,915$32,384$32,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,450$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,762 lb.3,326 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
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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