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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: $29,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,349

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $27,785
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $26,673
Performance Package 1,195    
Lighting Package     995
Performance Package 1,060    
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 1,195 0 995
Options (change) 1,060 0 856
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $30,500 $34,355 $29,600
Total Invoice $28,915 $32,550 $28,349

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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: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,490
Model Year201820182015
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp H4205hp 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)215/45-17215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,500$34,355$29,600
Adjustments for Features0-175-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,500$34,180$28,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0
Total Invoice$28,915$32,550$28,349
Adjustments for Features0-166-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,915$32,384$27,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182015
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSGTI 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 
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
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
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
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 door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,750$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-924

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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
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%

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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