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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $69

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $25,095
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $24,091
Driver's Edition     4,600
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 0 0 4,600
Options (change) 0 0 4,416
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $31,190 $40,790 $30,515
Total Invoice $29,396 $38,545 $29,327

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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: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,354
Model Year201620162014
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,190$40,790$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,510-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,680$36,645$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,965$0
Total Invoice$29,396$38,545$29,327
Adjustments for Features-1,423-3,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,973$34,628$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,655$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162014
ModelWRXWRXGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,125$6,760$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,423-3,9170

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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 Year20162014
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 Weight3,268 lb.2,969 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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