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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,490

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,345

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $34,795
Base Invoice $28,232 $33,403
Navigation Package 2,500  
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Navigation Package 2,218  
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 3,700 1,720
Options (change) 3,318 1,651
Destination 795 795
Total Price $34,490 $37,310
Total Invoice $32,345 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,944
Model Year20152013
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,490$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,955$37,310
Total Invoice$32,345$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,905$35,849

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,450$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4400

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
ModelWRXGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.046.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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