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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: $30,744

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $7,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $36,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244  
Performance Package 1,195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157  
Performance Package 1,060    
Options (change) 1,439 244 0
Options (change) 1,217 157 0
Destination 860 860 995
Total Price $30,744 $34,599 $37,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru BRZ Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,227
Model Year201820182021
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine205hp H4205hp H4228hp 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$30,744$34,599$37,940
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,744$34,424$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182021
ModelBRZBRZGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedtSGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
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
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, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,600$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182021
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.2,874 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
Subaru BRZ Limited

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

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